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Williamsburg, Ky. (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
r the river at the place where it begins to be navigable. The unsuccessful attempts of the Federals at Pikeville, and in the direction of Cumberland Gap, had taught their adversaries that they had nothing to fear on that side, and that any expedition directed upon East Tennessee would have to bear more to the westward, to follow the open country and avoid the defiles of the Cumberland Mountains. It would be obliged, after crossing the river, to take either the Jacksborough road through Williamsburg, or that of Jamestown (Tennessee) by way of Monticello. The entrenched camp at Mill Spring, near this last town, covered them both. The first battle was to be fought more to the east, among the gorges of the chain which separates Kentucky from Virginia. Since the month of November, one of the small Confederate corps which occupied that chain had returned to Piketon, of which place, as we have seen, Nelson had for a while taken possession. This corps was commanded by Colonel Humphrey
Roanoke Island (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
an extraordinary tide, raised by the end of the gale entered the calmer waters of Pamlico Sound. The first object of the expedition was to take possession of Roanoke Island, situated at sixty kilometres to the north, which, as we have already mentioned, commands the entrance of Albemarle Sound. It required some time, however, fot the enemy's batteries at the head of his gun-boats. An engagement at once commenced with Lynch's fleet and a fortified work called Fort Bartow, situated on Roanoke Island, at the point where the extremity of the stockade rested. The other redoubts had been constructed to cover the middle of the channel; but their embrasures beof its barracks, had kept up the fight with difficulty; while some ten thousand men, favored by this diversion, landed during the night in a solitary creek of Roanoke Island. The operation had been conducted with great method and speed, demonstrating the special fitness of the Americans for this kind of enterprises. The next m
Roanoke (United States) (search for this): chapter 7
the cavalry of Curtis followed him at a distance, reconnoitring the country, and occasionally engaging his rear-guard in some slight skirmishes. Chapter 3: Roanoke. THE terrible battle of Shiloh, as we have just stated, was full of useful lessons for both North and South. In order to continue the desperate struggle of wherved them had to be constantly replaced, while the Confederates fought from behind their parapets with scarcely any risk. But the recollection of the victory of Roanoke imparted to the Federals that assurance which is a great element of success; they knew that a battery could be taken by storm.; they had already seen the Carolinift her completely stranded three miles below the Congress. Near her lay the St. Lawrence, which, having tried to follow her under sail, had also run aground. The Roanoke also had run upon a bank, but had floated off again and had retired towards Fort Monroe. The Virginia, having been delayed in consequence of her injuries, arrive
Island Number Ten (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
, about four or five thousand men, occupied Island No.10 and the batteries which completed the systede every effort to convince the public that Island No.10 would definitively check the progress of thhose works, he had fortified New Madrid and Island No.10. After making what resistance he could, he the river for the purpose of revictualling Island No.10. Consequently, the Confederates had concenepot, was held in check by the batteries of Island No.10. It was now the beginning of April; and fothem as impregnable. Beauregard had left Island No.10 during the month of March; it had been in vto the six or seven thousand men he left at Island No.10. Moreover, General McCown, to whom he hadf artillery soldiers which had been left at Island No.10, Mackall's corps had retired with so much sry of their disaster. In the mean while, Island No.10 was occupied without resistance. The Feder Green, Donelson, Fort Henry, Columbus, and Island No.10; the main object of all the efforts of the [8 more...]
Savannah, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
es of the river. Leaving his headquarters at Savannah, he assembled five divisions in the neighborh the Tennessee, landed in the neighborhood of Savannah; they thus found themselves about three hundrof his army, and was slowly advancing towards Savannah. Once united, it was the intention of the Feell had already proposed to him to march upon Savannah. He only received orders to undertake this march. His army then advanced rapidly towards Savannah, where it arrived on the 5th of April. In thhaving been apprised of Buell's march towards Savannah, Johnston anticipated the date which had been, instead of remaining at his headquarters in Savannah. He would have hastened the march of Buell'sdy on the field of battle, for it had reached Savannah the evening before. Grant, on leaving his hetter part of the battle, had sent orders from Savannah to all his divisions to quicken their steps. omptitude in forwarding part of his army from Savannah to Pittsburg by water if he had not at the sa[3 more...]
Leetown (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
He immediately made his small army face to the rear in line of battle. Sigel, who had begun this movement in the morning, and had already sent a few regiments, with Colonel Osterhaus, to occupy a position on the side of Leetown, in order to forestall the enemy by a counterattack, thus found himself forming the left of the Federal line. Asboth's division, which had been placed under his command, formed the extremity of his line, and rested upon the crest of the Pea Ridge plateau, above Sugar Creek. Osterhaus's troops stretched out a little beyond the Bentonville road, towards the Elkhorn Tavern, and faced north-west. The right of the Federal army was composed of Carr's division, which, at the first indication of the enemy's presence on the post-road, hastened to contest with him the important position of Elkhorn. A little beyond, and at a certain distance from his front, wound the ravine of Cross-Timber Hollows, which, by an abrupt turning, covered his right flank. The attack o
Bluff Point (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
nd of the gale entered the calmer waters of Pamlico Sound. The first object of the expedition was to take possession of Roanoke Island, situated at sixty kilometres to the north, which, as we have already mentioned, commands the entrance of Albemarle Sound. It required some time, however, for the fleet to repair its damages, and it was not until the 5th of February that it was enabled to put itself in motion. The sixty-five vessels of all kinds of which it was composed formed a column of morCity, the most important town in that part of the country, with the abandoned hulls of Lynch's fleet, fell into the power of the Federal navy after a brief engagement. In a few days the latter acquired absolute control of the whole coast of Albemarle Sound and the mouth of the principal rivers which empty into it. Burnside then directed his attention to the city of Newberne, seated on the borders of the Neuse, toward the south of the inland sea. Following the course of this navigable river
Point Pleasant (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
imself under the necessity of undertaking a regular siege. While waiting for the heavy guns which he had ordered from Cairo, and which were to be landed above Island No.10, he sent a portion of his troops, with his field-batteries, to occupy Point Pleasant, about fifteen kilometres lower down, on the right bank of the river. From that place they were to intercept any reinforcements coming up the Mississippi, which could pass through a narrow isthmus to reach Island No.10 directly. This operat. They left in the hands of the Federals, who were astonished at their easy success, well-stored magazines, and on the parapets sixteen guns ineffectually spiked. These guns were immediately ranged along the borders of the river, forming at Point Pleasant a powerful battery, which effectually blockaded the course of the Mississippi. From that moment the garrison of Island No.10 found it impossible to obtain supplies, except by carting on land the provisions landed on the left side of the riv
Springfield, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
ttle of Wilson's Creek, of great importance in those primitive regions, although in a wretched condition, was in prolongation of the railway. It passed through Springfield, descended into Arkansas, and after crossing the Ozark Mountains near Bentonville, reached Fort Smith, on the great Arkansas River. Beyond this last station thin search of Price in the southern part of the State. The Confederate general, whose troops were daily increasing in number, occupied a threatening position at Springfield, from which it was important to dislodge him. Curtis had collected twelve thousand men, forming four small corps, improperly called divisions, for they possessed only the numerical strength of weak brigades. On the 11th of February he started for Springfield, following the post-road. Frightful weather rendered that march extremely painful, and seemed to promise Price an easy success. His ten thousand men were well entrenched, and encamped in good quarters. But the Confederate general
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 7
he transportation should be effected rapidly, that the naval force should co-operate in the attack upon the batteries of York River, and that the garrison of Washington should be sufficiently strong to secure the entire safety of that city. The President confirmed this decision; and the War Department, until then paralyzed by so much indecision, applied at last all its energy to collect the immense materiel requisite for the transportation of the army. Positive orders were forwarded to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and especially to New York; and the Potomac was soon seen swarming with steamers of every description, from the Transatlantic packets down to flat-bottomed boats intended exclusively for river service. The latter could carry as many as one thousand four hundred men in a single trip, navigation on the tranquil waters of the Chesapeake occupying only from twelve to fifteen hours. They had large barges and tenders in tow for conveying horses and artillery. It was expected tha
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