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Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg was a three-day battle (July 1 to 3, 1863) that was considered to be the turning point in the American Civil War. It stands as the greatest battle in America.
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Was Jerry Lewis also in the rat pack with Dean Martin?
Jerry Lewis was not a member of the Rat Pack .. Dean Martin joined up with Sinatra , Bishop, Lawford , and Davis after he and Jerry split tjhe comedy team . For a short amount of time there were lots of people that thought that Dean would flop on his own ,but his talents for singing and improvisation came to their peak after Martin and Lewis , Thanks to the Rat Pack and Las Vegas
What goal was the north on its way to achieving with the capture of new Orleans?
north was well on its way to cutting the confederacy in two
When did Battle of Gettysburg happen?
In 1863. The battle took place over three days, from July 1 to July 3, 1863.
What is Lincoln's main claim in the Gettysburg Address speech?
The speech basically speaks for itself. He wanted to remind his audience that former generations had tilled the soils to make the country what is was and that future generations basically shouldn't 'mess things up' but take pride in their forefathers and continue on in the same fashion. Lincoln had a broader sense of the war other than freeing slaves and that was self government and democracy. Lincoln felt that 'All men should be created equal' and this included freeing the slaves. He was also saying in around about way when America became a Nation. Lincoln was a compassionate man and detested the wages of war, but it was necessary and to honor the dead the war was fought bravely and he did not want these men to die for nothing. These men were devoted to freedom and self government. Basically, many disagreed with Lincoln regarding self government and it was important to Lincoln to prove them wrong and it could be a good thing.
Can you actually walk ON the Battlefields of Gettysburg?
I went to Gettysburg twice. You can walk around a lot of the perimeter. You can go on Little and Big Rock and go inside their caves. The main battlefield is massive and deep and you aren't allowed to go on it. You can stand on rocks and look at the battlefield. It is amazing, breathtaking and emotional. It is considered sacred ground. It's unbelievable standing where thousands of men died.
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Why wasn't General Beauregard at Gettysburg?
He was in command of a seperate CSA army in I believe South Carolina at the time..the main focus of the civil war is on the Armies of the Potomac (USA) and Northern Virginia (CSA) but there were several other armies in different theatres of war. For instance Grant was in command of the Army of the Tennessee during the time of Gettysburg. (July 4, 1863, one day after the battle of Gettysburg was over, he took Vicksburg Mississippi and opened the mississippi river for union forces)
What is mcclellan's unsuccessful attempt to capture Richmond?
peninsula campaign (left column, p. 454; American pageant 12e)
What famous speech did Lincoln make as they were burying the dead from the battle of Gettysburg?
the Gettysburg Address
What were the norths advantages in the civil war?
Much bigger population from which to recruit armies.
Navy big enough to blockade the whole Southern coastline.
Industrial manufacturing capacity was nearly all in the North.
Advantage in artillery.
The most talented President in American history.
Why did George Pickett start Pickett charge?
After Confederate attacks on both Union flanks had failed on July 1 and July 2, General Robert E Lee was determined to strike the Union center and take hold of Cemetery Ridge.
The attack was predicted to fail and fail it did, on July 3, 1863, the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg, during the American Civil War.
Who had the greatest regimental loss in any one battle in the Civil War?
The 1st Texas regiment of John Bell Hood's Brigade lost 82.2 percent, 41 killed, 141 wounded our of 226 and eight of its nine color bearers in the famous cornfield at Antietam. The 1st Texan's loss was the highest percentage of any other regiment in the Confederacy. The highest Union regimental loss in terms of percentages was the 1st Minnestoa at Gettysburg. They took 262 into battle and lost 51 killed, and 173 wounded; total, 224.
Another high casualty percentage was the 5th NY Zouaves of Warren's Brigade at 2nd Manassas. They lost 79 killed, 170 wounded, and 48 missing; total, 297 out of 490 taken into battle, fighting Hood's Brigade. Also, the 26th North Carolina at Gettysburg lost 86 killed and 502 wounded out of 820 men.
Did the union or the confederate have the advantage in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Really the advantage was for the union because they knew the terrain.
They also had the advantages of number's and they held terrain that provided excellent natural defense.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg known for?
It was famous for being one of the deadliest battles in the American Civil War. It only lasted 3 days and there was an estimated total of 51,112 casualties. With that, it became the battle with the most casualties.
Who was invited as the minor speaker at Gettysburg?
Abraham Lincoln was invited to speak at the dedication of the National Soldiers Cemetery at Gettysburg. He was told in the invitation letter that he would only have a small part in the dedication.
Originally to open October 23, 1863, the date was postponed at the request of the main speaker, Edward Everett. A noted speaker of the era, Everett asked the committee to postpone the event to allow him to prepare a suitable speech. The dedication committee agreed and the ceremony was moved to November 19th. President Lincoln was invited only a few days before the event.
How did Pickett's soldiers feel before making their charge?
Certainly nervous, but they knew they had a job to do, and would go where Lee directed them to.
What made Lincoln choose US Grant as commander of all the union armies in the civil war?
After the victory over Confederate forces at Chattanooga in November 1863, President Lincoln was convinced that the Union finally had a general who could crush the Confederates. In March of 1864 Lincoln brought Grant to Washington and gave him command of all Union armies.
How many rivers were at the battle of fort Sumter?
Fort Sumter is in Charleston Harbor, in Charleston, South Carolina. The city of Charleston is at the tip of a peninsula formed by the Ashley River on one side and the Cooper River on the other. These rivers flow from the interior of the state and empty into Charleston Harbor, and thence into the sea. The Harbor is an inlet from the ocean, with several islands around the mouth providing additional protection from the waves of the sea.
Fort Sumter is built on an artificial island in the Harbor. Sailing ships, when empty, would pile rocks in the cargo hold so they would not ride too high in the water. Ships arriving in ballast (loaded with rocks) in Charleston would dump the rocks overboard so they could load cargo. They dumped their rocks in the same place until eventually a huge pile underwater was nearing the top of the water. About that time the US government decided to build a fort in Charleston, and added more rocks to finish the artificial island.
What battlefield did the Gettysburg address dedicate?
The Gettysburg Address dedicated the military cemetery following the Battle of Gettysburg.
