Army of the Potomac

leaves Longstreet filled with questions and doubts. One of the crucial flaws that beset the Confederate Army was reconnaissance. Michael Shaara begins the book exposing…

One of the major ill-decisions made by Lee that contributed to the overall defeat of the Confederate army at the Battle of Gettysburg was the ordering of Pickett’s Charge. Pickett’s Charge is considered one of the most famous events during the three day battle. It took place on the third day when Lee ordered General George Pickett plus six brigades from adjacent corps to charge up the middle of Cemetery Hill where the Federal center was located and ultimately unhinge Meade’s entire force. The…

During the Revolutionary war General George Washington would use Spies, and surveillance to scout and maneuver the continental army around the British forces as well as pay people off and mislead the British to gain the advantage. There are many instances where Washington’s use of the espionage tactics helped them gain the upper hand. After the war Washington would become obviously become president where he would later ask congress to fund Intelligence Operations. Eventually in the following in…

influence the progress of that time has had on the procedures of today. The first major medical advancement from the Civil War is The Sanitary Commission. The Sanitary Commission was originally created by women in 1861 to promote health in the Union army camps. It was then taken over by men who expanded its roles in military matters (Smith 18). With disease being the primary killer of men during…

Maryland, where he let the Confederates get away during the Battle of Antietam after being unable to effectively move his troops across a stone bridge, which is now known as “Burnside’s Bridge.” In November 1862, he became the commander of the Potomac Army since McClellan was fired, so he went to Richmond with his troops and was crushed in the Battle of Fredericksburg. He tried to rally his troops again the next day, but it was thwarted by bad weather. Burnside blamed other generals and told…

Mary Todd Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln’s wife, would often write letters to the President who was located in Washington D.C. at the time. He was a busy man, of course, dealing his role in the government. During a time in 1862, Mary wrote him about many different things, which included topics that were both political and personal. This letter written to him in November of 1862 offers insight to not only their relationship as husband and wife, but as the President and the First Lady. As a…

The Battle of Bull Run occurred from August 28th, 1862 to August 30th, 1862 in Prince William County, Virginia near Manassas, Virginia (which is how it got its name). The Commanding officer of the Union was John Pope while General Robert E. Lee led the Confederates. It all started when General “Stonewall” Jackson attacked a Union force at Brawner’s Farm which ended up getting Pope’s attention, but ended in a draw . Meanwhile, General James Longstreet successfully beat a Union force at the…

witness them. It is also a place for the mourning of lost soldiers and military service. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC. Arlington National Cemetery is located on the other side of the Potomac River, close to Washington, DC. The Tomb is located on a hill in the center of the cemetery. This Land was authorized for the burials of war casualties. It is also very sought after because of its amazing views and its high ground. Soldiers are…

Arlington National Cemetery, is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. extending over 1,100 acres of beautiful manicured grounds in Arlington, Virginia. It is the eternal resting place for over 275,000 United States armed forces. Members which served, fought and protected our country and our rights so that we could have our freedom that we so kindly have. Other graves sites are given for family members who were closely related to an armed forces member. My soul purpose for…

regarding the outcomes and results of this historic battle. McPherson’s second main objective of this book is to highlight how tentative General McClellan was over the course of the war. General McClellan was too cautious in engaging the Confederate Army even when he had the captured plans of General Lee. This battle which ensued along the…