Category Archives: Uncategorized

Today In Civil War History- August 16th, 1864

August 16th, 1864 Confederate General John Chambliss is Killed In a cavalry battle on the Charles City Road, on the north side of the James, John Chambliss was killed while leading his men. His body was buried with honor by the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Today In Civil War History- August 15th, 1862

Friday August 15th, 1862 Commodore Wilkes Covers Chickahominy Crossing In the aftermath of the Seven Days’ battles on the Peninsula, both sides had been preoccupied with tending the wounded and burying the dead. Movement was finally beginning, and took the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment