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Who commanded the river boat squadron that demolished Fort Henry in February 1862?
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Why did they call Henry lee as Light-horse Harry?
They called him "Light-Horse Henry" because he was in the ''American of Independence! That's the smarties nickname He commanded a contingent of light cavalry called the Light Horse Brigade.
What was the geographic significance of the forts Henry and Donaldson?
They commanded the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers, which were important military highways. Their surrender to the Union forces brought Grant to public attention for the first time.
What happened in fort Henry?
The Battle of Fort Henry, February 6, 1862, during the American Civil War, was the first important victory for the Union.
With which regiment does Henry fight?
the 304thJust wonderingWho is "Henry"? And what is 304th---infantry regiment, fighter squadron, field artillery??----------------------If he means the US 304 Infantry Regiment, then that was part of the US 76 Infantry Division."Henry" refers to Henry Fleming, the main character in the novel "Red Badge of Courage". I don't think we know what unit he was in. Remember this book is fiction. It is reported that the author, Stephen Crane, interviewed veterans of the 124 New York Volunteer Regiment to assist with writing of his book.
Who said we have met the enemy and they are ours?
Oliver Hazard Perry, after winning a bloody two hour engagement on September 10, 1813 between his squadron and a smaller British squadron on Lake Erie during the War of 1812, wrote to his superior officer, General William Henry Harrison on the back of an old letter: "We have met the enemy and they are ours." Up to this point the Americans had been losing all the battles for control of the Great Lakes to the British, but with this success the tide turned. Thus this message became famous once the American public learned of it.
Who commanded the Confederates at Valverde?
Brigadier General Henry Sibley.
Who commanded British Forces at the Battle of Bushy Run in 1763?
Colonel Henry Bouquet.
Why did Henry VIII demolish barking abbey?
Henry 8th demolished barking abbey to break off ties with the catholic church during theEuropean reformation. He also did it for the money (which was alot)
Who were the generals of the battle of Nashville?
* Union forces were commanded by the "Rock of Chickamauga" General George Henry Thomas. * Confederate forces were commanded by General John Bell Hood.
When Henry's regiment was being attacked by the Rebel soldiers what did the colonel do?
he commanded the men to charge the enemy
When was William Henry Harrison born?
William Henry Harrison was born on February 9, 1773
What is Henry Heimlich's birthday?
Henry Heimlich was born on February 3, 1920.
When was Henry Heimlich born?
Henry Heimlich was born on February 3, 1920.
What is Henry Wilson's birthday?
Henry Wilson was born on February 16, 1812.
When was Henry Wilson born?
Henry Wilson was born on February 16, 1812.
What is Henry Adams's birthday?
Henry Adams was born on February 16, 1838.
What is Henry Reed's birthday?
Henry Reed was born on February 22, 1914.
