[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents U.S. History, 1861-1865: Seminar and Discussion Forum
The American Civil War, as seen through news reports of the time and later historical accounts

First session: November 21, 2015. Last date to add: May 2025.
Reading: Self-assigned. Recommendations made and welcomed.

Posting history, in reverse order

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[11th_VA]

The battle of 'Cedar Creek' is coming. It could have changed the outcome of the war.

Sheridan took a trip to DC (away from the front) to discuss plans with Lincoln; thinking his troops were secure and the rebels were too disorganized to attack.

Early was determined to strike Sheridan’s army in their camps along the east bank of Cedar Creek. Early executed a surprise attack early on October 19, after his troops marched single file all night, then crossed the creek at daybreak and drove three Union corps from the field...

read about the battle to see what happened next - probably the most unlikely battle outcome of the war