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What did Felix Zollicoffer do during the civil war?
Zollicoffer did not live long enough to accomplish much. He was a lawyer before the war, without much, if any, military experience. But in those times, with trained officers very scarce for the huge armies being raised, lawyers - or any sensible, well educated person - were frequently elected by the men of new units to be their officers. Such was the case with Zollicoffer. Early in the war he was in charge in East Tennessee, which was a backwater of the war, usually neglected, with the government in Richmond unable to even decide whether it belonged in a Department with the rest of Tennessee or with North Carolina, so it was shifted back and forth several times, and went through many commanders. Zollicoffer realized the importance of the Cumberland Gap, as a possible route for invasion going either way, and gathered what force he had available and pushed on through the Gap into southeastern Kentucky. So far, so good. He came to a river, and his lack of training caused him to commit a grave error. He would have done well to hold a position on the east side of the river, on high ground, to resist any attempt to cross by the enemy. But Zollicoffer crossed over himself, which put him on the same side of the river with the enemy, with the river at his back, and the enemy was soon too close to attempt to cross back in their presence. Zollicoffer had to fight, in what is called the Battle of Mill Spring, In January 1862. In those early days uniforms and flags of both sides could be confusingly similar in appearance, and Zollicoffer was nearsighted as well. During the battle he mistook Union troops for Confederates, and rode to their position to order them to stop firing on their "friends". Realizing his mistake, Zollicoffer turned his horse and tried to gallop off. He was wearing a yellow rain slicker, so, if he had rode off slowly, he might have got away with it, but his sudden dash betrayed him and the Yankees shot him dead. His command was also defeated, and the Yankees were soon in possession of Cumberland Gap.
Name 5 Civil War generals?
Do you mean the Spanish Civil War or the American Civil War?
Which was first Civil War or spanish American war?
Civil War
What was the name of the USwar between the south and the north?
The Civil War (1861-1865) The Civil War was fought between the Union (north) and the Confederacy (south). The war was fought mainly about the issue of slavery. The Union eventually won and that is what makes us the United States of America today.
What was Melville's response to the Civil War?
In response to the Civil War, Melville did not - write a great novel about the Civil War
What are some civil war facts that start with z?
Felix Zollicoffer and Samuel Zook were Generals during the Civil War. Felix Zollicoffer was a Confederate General. Samuel Zook was a Union General.
Civil war word that starts with a z?
· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General) · Zook, Samuel (Union General) · Zouave regiment
What are some Civil War words that begin with the letter Z?
How about Zouave. Units like Nicholson's Louisiana Tigers adopted the style of French military dress at the outset of the American Civil War.· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General)· Zook, Samuel (Union General)· Zouave regiment· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General)· Zook, Samuel (Union General)· Zouave regiment· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General)· Zook, Samuel (Union General)· Zouave regimentFelix Zollicoffer and Samuel Zook were Generals during the Civil War. Felix Zollicoffer was a Confederate General. Samuel Zook was a Union General.
What is a word beginning with z from the civil war era?
During the Civil War, Samuel Zook was a Union general. Felix Zollicoffer was a Confederate general during the war.
Civil war words that start with z?
· Zouave· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General)· Zook, Samuel (Union General)· Zouave regiment· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General)· Zook, Samuel (Union General)· Zouave regiment
What starts with z that had to do with civil war?
· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General) · Zook, Samuel (Union General) · Zouave regiment
What did George Thomas do in the civil war in Kentucky?
George Thomas defeated the Confederate Army under Gen. Felix Kirk Zollicoffer at Logan's crossroad. Gen. Zollicoffer was killed during the battle.
Is there a word that begins with Z that applies to the American Civil War?
Samuel Zook was a Union general. Felix Zollicoffer was a Confederate general.
What are words for the letter Z in the Civil War?
· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General) · Zook, Samuel (Union General) · Zouave regiment
Anything that starts with z and is about the civil war?
· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General) · Zook, Samuel (Union General) · Zouave regiment
Anything in the civil war starting with z?
· Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General) · Zook, Samuel (Union General) · Zouave regiment
What is z for abc book of civil war?
Zollicoffer, Felix (Confederate General)Zook, Samuel (Union General)Zouave regiment
