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Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.1, Alabama (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 3: (search)
ng and brilliant campaigns of the war. The Federals were overtaken in the lower part of Morgan county, and after a desperate fight of three hours, were driven back into Blount county with a heavy loss of men and baggage. The pursuit was continued and the retreat of the Federals became a rout. They made several desperate stands but were unable to rally their demoralized columns. On, through Blount and Etowah counties, rushed pursuers and pursued, scarcely stopping for food or rest until on May 2d, they rested for the night near Turkeytown, Cherokee county. Forrest, who had only 500 men, by his skillful maneuvers so magnified the appearance of his forces as to secure the surrender of Streight's whole command, numbering 1,466, besides a detachment of 230 men on their way to destroy Rome. In January, 1864, the condition in northern Alabama was such as to evoke an appeal to the war department by the congressional delegation of the State. It is here quoted in full: The under
Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.1, Alabama (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Chapter 4: (search)
ed. (949) General Rodes says that the regiment captured a battery flag at Chancellorsville. (951) Captured 105 prisoners, May 2d. （952, 954, 955) Mentioned in General O'Neal's report, and Colonel Hall's (commanding brigade). (959, 960) Lieutenant-Co A. O'Neal, Col. J. M. Hall and Col. J. N. Lightfoot. （960-964) Report of Colonel Pickens gives 6 killed and 32 wounded, May 2d, and 7 killed and 55 wounded, May 3d. Total loss at Chancellorsville, 14 killed and 87 wounded. (986) Gen. Alfred Iversoort of same battle says the colors were captured by John E. Abernathy. No. 78—（569) Col. George B. Hodge, Selma, Ala., May 2d, says: On April 20, 1864, regiment (consolidated) on detached service. （854) Assignment as above, September 20, 1864. in Colonel Wemyss' report. (838-840) Report of Capt. George W. Welch, in command of regiment: Loss at Rocky Face, May 8th, 2 killed, 15 wounded; at Resaca, May 15th, 7 killed, 53 wounded. Colonel Lankford was captured at New Hope church the 25th
Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.1, Alabama (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Battles of the Western army in which Albama troops were engaged. (search)
Federal, total loss 16. Alabama troops, part of 8th Conf. Cav. Nickajack Trace, Ga., April 23. Gen. Jos. Wheeler.—Federal, loss 5 k, 9 w, 22 m. Alabama troops, Wheeler's scouts. Ringgold Bridge, Ga., April 29. Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 2.— Federal, total loss 19. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 3d Conf. Cav. Stone Church, Ga., May 1. Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 4.—Federal, total loss 32. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 3d and 8th Conf. Cav. Lee's Cross Rds., Ga., May 2. Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 4.— Federal, total loss 32. Alabama troops, parts of 8th, 10th Conf. Cav. Chickamauga Cr., Ga., May 3. Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 7.— Federal, total loss 65. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 8th, 10th Conf. Cav. Red Clay, Ga., May 3. Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 1.—Federal, total loss 15. Alabama troops, parts of 1st, 8th, 10th Conf. Cav. Varnell Rd., Ga., May 4 Gen. Jos. Wheeler; total loss 5.—Federal, total loss 80. Alabama troops
Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.1, Alabama (ed. Clement Anselm Evans), Biographical. (search)
it, piercing the lines of Howard's routed corps, breaking up every effort of the enemy to stem the tide, desisting only with the close of day. That evening Jackson and A. P. Hill were both wounded, and the command of the corps devolved upon him. He prepared to renew the movement at dawn, but General Stuart coming upon-the field, Rodes yielded to him the command, and during the next day commanded his division. For his conduct in this battle, Rodes was promoted to major-general, to date from May 2d. Henceforth he led D. H. Hill's old division, consisting of the brigades of Doles, Daniel and Ramseur. At Gettysburg General Lee witnessed his great charge, on July 1st, and sent an officer to express his thanks. In the Wilderness, at Spottsylvania and the second Cold Harbor, General Rodes so handled his troops as to increase his reputation for skill as a leader, and so conducted himself as to add fresh laurels to his fame as a soldier of undaunted courage. Rodes was with Early on the ma