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Confederate General Braxton Bragg was on the march to Frankfort, Kentucky in the Fall of 1862. One of his main goals was to help establish a pro-Confederate governor there and help rally Kentucky into the Confederacy. Union General Don Carlos Buell would soon end up being Bragg's obstacle in that mission. No one actually chose Perryville as the place to hold a battle. On top of that, Buell had political problems hanging over him. He had earlier been dismissed by the War Department then reinstated. Perryville became the battle ground due to the maneuvering by Buell and his army was short on water. He was seeking a fresh water creek . Neither army was battle ready when they met. And, neither side would employ all their forces. Bragg was immobilized by Union troop movements near his target of Frankfort. Most of the Union fighting burden fell on General Alexander McCook's I Corps . In the history books the battle is often called a technical victory by Bragg.
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What has the author Robert S Cameron written?
Robert S. Cameron has written: 'Staff ride handbook for the Battle of Perryville, 8 October 1862' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Perryville, Battle of, Perryville, Ky., 1862, Staff rides
What civil war battle did not take place along a body of water?
The Civil War battle that did not take place along a body of water was the Battle of Perryville. This took place on Chaplin Hills on October 8, 1862.?æ
What was the Bloodiest battle during the civil war fought in Kentucky?
The battle of Perryville, fought October 8, 1862 was the bloodiest battle fought in Kentucky during the US Civil War. There were over 7000 men killed, wounded or missing from both sides. It was fought during the Confederate Overland Campaign of 1862.
Why the battle of Perryville was fought?
ANSWER On Oct.1,1862 the Union Army under Gen. Buell set out from Louisville marching southeast against Bragg's Confederate Army standing at Bardstown. The Confederates fell back toward Perryville, where on Oct. 8th the homonymous battle took place. It was part of the campaign fought for the control of Eastern Tennessee.
When was Perryville High School created?
Perryville High School was created in 1862.
Where was the worst civil war battle in Kentucky?
The worst civil war battle in Kentucky was the Battle of Perryville, fought on October 8, 1862. This battle resulted in significant casualties, with approximately 7,500 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing. It was a pivotal conflict in the American Civil War, as it marked the end of the Confederate Army's invasion of Kentucky. The battle's outcome helped to maintain Union control over the state.
When did the battle of seven day battle begin?
On June 25, 1862
What battle was in July 21 1862?
Civil War
What civil war battle took place on September 17 1862?
Antietam (Sharpsburg)
What day did the Battle of Shiloh begin?
On Apr. 6, 1862
Bloodiest day in Civil War?
The Battle of Shiloh, April 1862.
When was the Battle of Shiloh in the civil war?
April 6th-7th 1862
