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Fort Donelson (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
themselves and hope for the success of the cause for which so many sacrifices had been made. One of the earliest orders of General Johnston was the restoration of Maney's, Strahl's and Vaughan's brigades to Cheatham's division, together with Donelson's old brigade, afterward Wright's, Col. John C. Carter, Thirty-eighth Tennessee, commanding. The esprit de corps of the division was fully restored, and the old spirit of invincibility was again dominant. The enthusiasm consequent upon this re and disciplined by Gen. John C. Brown, lost Maj. F. C. Barber and Capt. D. G. Alexander, killed at Resaca, and later on, at Powder Springs, the gallant Col. C. H. Walker fell. Under his command the Third had maintained the reputation won at Fort Donelson. At Raymond, Miss., under very trying circumstances, he commanded the regiment with unsurpassed skill and courage. Maj. John P. McGuire, Thirty-second Tennessee, was badly wounded, and Lieutenant Waddy killed, at Powder Springs. Capt. J. B.
Missionary Ridge (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
s command reunion of Cheatham's division Tennesseeans at Resaca New Hope Church Dallas— Kenesaw Mountain losses of the army— battles about Atlanta Jonesboro. General Joseph E. Johnston assumed command of the army of Tennessee on the 27th of December, 1863. His order announcing the fact was received by the troops with great enthusiasm. He found the army deficient in numbers, arms, subsistence, stores and field transportation. General Bragg had reported to the President after Missionary Ridge, expressing confidence in the courage and morale of the troops. The courage of the troops was indisputable-recent failures and disasters had not shaken it, and General Johnston's presence revived confidence in themselves and hope for the success of the cause for which so many sacrifices had been made. One of the earliest orders of General Johnston was the restoration of Maney's, Strahl's and Vaughan's brigades to Cheatham's division, together with Donelson's old brigade, afterward W
Kenesaw Mountain (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
Chapter 9: The Atlanta campaign Johnston takes command reunion of Cheatham's division Tennesseeans at Resaca New Hope Church Dallas— Kenesaw Mountain losses of the army— battles about Atlanta Jonesboro. General Joseph E. Johnston assumed command of the army of Tennessee on the 27th of December, 1863. His oeral Polk. Major-Generals Loring and French commanded divisions in Polk's corps. Cheatham and Cleburne had just won great distinction at New Hope church and Kenesaw Mountain. Without their knowledge their names were considered by the commanding general, but his conclusion to present the name of Stewart was approved by the army. as the lives of many of her noblest sons. Among the dead was Col. Frank M. Walker, Nineteenth regiment, commanding Maney's brigade, who had won promotion at Kenesaw Mountain. His commission as brigadier-general, long deserved, arrived the day following his death. Col. C. W. Heiskell, who succeeded to the command of the Nineteen
Ringgold, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
s troops. The winter was exceptionally severe; the rations were not the best; fuel and clothing, hats and shoes were not always obtainable; but the approach of spring found the men cheerful and ready for action. On the 1st of May, 1864, the army of Tennessee had of infantry, artillery and cavalry, 42,756 officers and men. Gen. W. T. Sherman, commanding the Federal army, telegraphed the general commanding at Washington, on the 5th of May, that his forward movement was being made from Ringgold, Ga., with an army 80,000 strong. General Johnston was soon reinforced by the divisions of Major-Generals Loring and French, commanded by Lieutenant-General Polk, and known thereafter as Polk's corps. On the 5th the Confederate troops were formed to receive the enemy; Stewart's and Bate's divisions in Mill creek gap, and Cheatham on Stewart's right, occupying a mile on the crest of the mountain. The assault on Stewart and Bate was repulsed, but Cheatham and Bate were constantly skirmishing
Arkansas (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
attle, had been conspicuous in many engagements, was greatly distinguished at Chickamauga, had attained State distinction in civil life, and was recognized as a rising man. Though he deprecated war, he carried into it the coolness and courage of his race, and by his personal example stimulated his command to action. By his light Did all the chivalry move To do brave acts. At Calhoun, Cleburne reported, he moved to his left and rear to meet a force threatening Walker's right. Polk's Arkansas and Tennessee brigade met the movement and punished the enemy handsomely, and no further attempt at an advance was made. At nightfall Johnston retired toward Adairsville, and on the morning of the 17th went into position two miles north of that place—Cheatham's division being placed in front of Hardee's corps, supported by Cleburne, Bate on his left. The enemy made a furious assault on Cheatham, but was repulsed and was content to hold his position. At night Johnston retired to Kingston,
Etowah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
r a halt of a few hours the army fell back to Cassville. There General Johnston's battle order was read to the army. Hardee reported that his troops were wild with enthusiasm and delight. The position was well chosen, and the best occupied during the campaign. But, according to General Johnston's report, Polk and Hood were unwilling to risk a battle there, claiming that a part of Polk's corps was enfiladed by the Federal artillery, and urged Johnston to abandon the place and cross the Etowah river. Hardee, although not so favorably posted, remonstrated against the change. General Johnston yielded his better judgment and lost his best opportunity, and at daylight of the 20th reluctantly crossed the Etowah. On the 19th, Federal dispatches were sent to Washington stating that Johnston retires slowly, leaving nothing, and hitting hard if crowded. Sherman, in spite of his heavy losses, reported on the 21st of May that he would move on the following day with full 80,000 fighting me
Adairsville (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
n. Though he deprecated war, he carried into it the coolness and courage of his race, and by his personal example stimulated his command to action. By his light Did all the chivalry move To do brave acts. At Calhoun, Cleburne reported, he moved to his left and rear to meet a force threatening Walker's right. Polk's Arkansas and Tennessee brigade met the movement and punished the enemy handsomely, and no further attempt at an advance was made. At nightfall Johnston retired toward Adairsville, and on the morning of the 17th went into position two miles north of that place—Cheatham's division being placed in front of Hardee's corps, supported by Cleburne, Bate on his left. The enemy made a furious assault on Cheatham, but was repulsed and was content to hold his position. At night Johnston retired to Kingston, and after a halt of a few hours the army fell back to Cassville. There General Johnston's battle order was read to the army. Hardee reported that his troops were wild
Jonesboro (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
ton takes command reunion of Cheatham's division Tennesseeans at Resaca New Hope Church Dallas— Kenesaw Mountain losses of the army— battles about Atlanta Jonesboro. General Joseph E. Johnston assumed command of the army of Tennessee on the 27th of December, 1863. His order announcing the fact was received by the troops . M. Turner; that intrepid soldier, Gen. Thomas Benton Smith, of Tennessee, commanding. On the evening of the 30th of August the enemy reached the vicinity of Jonesboro. General Hood was deluded into the belief that the movement was made by two corps and that the Federal army was still in front of Atlanta. Hardee's and Lee's corps were ordered to Jonesboro, Hardee in command, Hood remaining at Atlanta. Cleburne, in command of Hardee's corps, was in position at 9 o'clock. Lee was in position at 11 o'clock a. m. of the 31st, after an all-night march, delayed because of the fact that Cleburne had encountered the enemy on his march. General Hood's order w
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
a force threatening Walker's right. Polk's Arkansas and Tennessee brigade met the movement and punished the enemy handsomels of Cleburne's line. Brig.-Gen. W. A. Quarles, with his Tennessee brigade, received the thanks of General Cleburne for effi gallantry of Troy. Maj.-Gen. Alexander P. Stewart, of Tennessee, was made lieutenant-general, and on the 7th of July assummortal band which will be known in history as Cheatham's Tennessee division, none were braver, none more cheerful in the disoused. Capt. Richard Beard, of the Fifth (Confederate) Tennessee regiment, published the following statement in relation td, the most notable being that made on the 6th on Tyler's Tennessee and Georgia brigade of Bate's division. This brigade, horner; that intrepid soldier, Gen. Thomas Benton Smith, of Tennessee, commanding. On the evening of the 30th of August the imes during the months of July and August the troops from Tennessee had made fruitless assaults against the enemy's intrenchm
Raymond (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
m the 18th of July, when General Hood assumed command, to the 1st of September, 1864, the close of the campaign, the losses were, killed 1,756, wounded 10,267; total, 12,023. The Third Tennessee, famous as the regiment organized and disciplined by Gen. John C. Brown, lost Maj. F. C. Barber and Capt. D. G. Alexander, killed at Resaca, and later on, at Powder Springs, the gallant Col. C. H. Walker fell. Under his command the Third had maintained the reputation won at Fort Donelson. At Raymond, Miss., under very trying circumstances, he commanded the regiment with unsurpassed skill and courage. Maj. John P. McGuire, Thirty-second Tennessee, was badly wounded, and Lieutenant Waddy killed, at Powder Springs. Capt. J. B. Ward, Fifth, an officer of unusual merit, was killed at Resaca. Lieut. John Talley, Ninth, fell at Resaca; and all along the line from Dalton to Atlanta our brave fellows fell, but on account of the constant movements and change of position of the army no reports were
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