Sumter Is Avenged

Author : Mark A. Smith
Publisher : University Alabama Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780817359904

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Engineering Security by Mark A. Smith Pdf

Thorough examination of the antebellum fortifications that formed the backbone of U.S. military defense during the National Period The system of coastal defenses built by the federal government after the War of 1812 was more than a series of forts standing guard over a watery frontier. It was an integrated and comprehensive plan of national defense developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, and it represented the nation’s first peacetime defense policy. Known as the Third System since it replaced two earlier attempts, it included coastal fortifications but also denoted the values of the society that created it. The governing defense policy was one that combined permanent fortifications to defend seaports, a national militia system, and a small regular army. The Third System remained the defense paradigm in the United States from 1816 to 1861, when the onset of the Civil War changed the standard. In addition to providing the country with military security, the system also provided the context for the ongoing discussion in Congress over national defense through annual congressional debates on military funding.

Author : Stephen R. Wise,Lawrence S. Rowland
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781643362823

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Rebellion, Reconstruction, and Redemption, 1861–1893 by Stephen R. Wise,Lawrence S. Rowland Pdf

The continued history of Beaufort County, South Carolina, during and following the Civil War In Rebellion, Reconstruction, and Redemption, 1861-1893, the second of three volumes on the history of Beaufort County, Stephen R. Wise and Lawrence S. Rowland offer details about the district from 1861 to 1893, which influenced the development of the South Carolina and the nation. During a span of thirty years the region was transformed by the crucible of war from a wealthy, slave-based white oligarchy to a county where former slaves dominated a new, radically democratic political economy. This volume begins where volume I concluded, the November 1861 Union capture and occupation of the Sea Islands clustered around Port Royal Sound, and the Confederate retreat and re-entrenchment on Beaufort District's mainland, where they fended off federal attacks for three and a half years and vainly attempted to maintain their pre-war life. In addition to chronicling numerous military actions that revolutionized warfare, Wise and Rowland offer an original, sophisticated study of the famous Port Royal Experiment in which United States military officers, government officials, civilian northerners, African American soldiers, and liberated slaves transformed the Union-occupied corner of the Palmetto State into a laboratory for liberty and a working model of the post-Civil War New South. The revolution wrought by Union victory and the political and social Reconstruction of South Carolina was followed by a counterrevolution called Redemption, the organized campaign of Southern whites, defeated in the war, to regain supremacy over African Americans. While former slave-owning, anti-black "Redeemers" took control of mainland Beaufort County, they were thwarted on the Sea Islands, where African Americans retained power and kept reaction at bay. By 1893, elements of both the New and Old South coexisted uneasily side by side as the old Beaufort District was divided into Beaufort and Hampton counties. The Democratic mainland reverted to an agricultural-based economy while the Republican Sea Islands and the town of Beaufort underwent an economic boom based on the phosphate mining industry and the new commercial port in the lowcountry town of Port Royal.

Author : M. Patrick Hendrix
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625850089

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A History of Fort Sumter by M. Patrick Hendrix Pdf

A thrilling account—from construction to ruin—of the South Carolina fort where the Civil War’s opening shots were fired, forging its place in history. In 1829, construction began on a fort atop a rock formation in the mouth of Charleston Harbor. Decades later, Fort Sumter was near completion on December 26, 1860, when Maj. Robert Anderson occupied it in response to the growing hostilities between the North and South. As a symbol of sedition for the North and holy ground for the South, possession of Fort Sumter was deemed essential to both sides when the Civil War began. By 1864, the fort, heavily bombarded by Union artillery, was a shapeless mass of ruins, mostly burned rubble and sand with a garrison of Confederate soldiers holding its ground. Join author M. Patrick Hendrix as he follows the tumultuous lives of the men who fought to control what later became one of the most revered monuments to the war. Includes photos

Author : Henry W. Elson
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547157038

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The Civil War Through the Camera by Henry W. Elson Pdf

The Civil War Through the Camera is a book by Henry W. Elson. It provides a broad history of the American Civil War arranged chronologically by events or skirmishes where a modern picture was taken, then explained and analyzed in the book.

Author : James A. Morgan
Publisher : Savas Beatie
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781611216028

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Six Miles from Charleston, Five Minutes to Hell by James A. Morgan Pdf

The small, curiously named village of Secessionville, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina was the site of an early war skirmish, the consequences of which might have been enormous had the outcome been different. It quickly would be forgotten, however, as the Seven Days battles, fought shortly afterward and far to the north, attracted the attention of Americans on both sides of the conflict. The battle at Secessionville was as bloody and hard fought as any similar sized encounter during the war. But it was poorly planned and poorly led by the Union commanders whose behavior did not do justice to the courage of their men. That courage was acknowledged by Confederate Lt. Iredell Jones who wrote, “let us never again disparage our enemy and call them cowards, for nothing was ever more glorious than their three charges in the face of a raking fire of grape and canister.” For the Federals, the campaign on James Island was a joint Army-Navy operation which suffered from inter-service rivalries and no small amount of mutual contempt. Brig. Gen. David Hunter, the overall Union commander, lost interest in the campaign and turned effective control over to his subordinate Brig. Gen. Henry Benham whose ego and abrasive personality was a significant problem for the officers who served directly under him. On the Confederate side were men like John C. Pemberton, oddly enough a West Point classmate of Benham, who never gained the respect of his subordinates either. The civilian authorities diligently worked behind his back to have him relieved and replaced. He did, however, oversee the construction of a formidable line of defensive works which proved strong enough in the end to save Charleston for much of the war. In Six Miles from Charleston, Five Minutes to Hell, historian Jim Morgan examines the lead up to the James Island campaign as well as the skirmish itself on June 16, 1862 and its aftermath. By including several original sources not previously explored, he takes a fresh look at this small, but potentially game-changing fight, and shows that it was of much more than merely local interest at the time.

Author : Allen C. Guelzo
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101912225

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Robert E. Lee by Allen C. Guelzo Pdf

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the award-winning historian and best-selling author of Gettysburg comes the definitive biography of Robert E. Lee. An intimate look at the Confederate general in all his complexity—his hypocrisy and courage, his inner turmoil and outward calm, his disloyalty and his honor. "An important contribution to reconciling the myths with the facts." —New York Times Book Review Robert E. Lee is one of the most confounding figures in American history. Lee betrayed his nation in order to defend his home state and uphold the slave system he claimed to oppose. He was a traitor to the country he swore to serve as an Army officer, and yet he was admired even by his enemies for his composure and leadership. He considered slavery immoral, but benefited from inherited slaves and fought to defend the institution. And behind his genteel demeanor and perfectionism lurked the insecurities of a man haunted by the legacy of a father who stained the family name by declaring bankruptcy and who disappeared when Robert was just six years old. In Robert E. Lee, the award-winning historian Allen Guelzo has written the definitive biography of the general, following him from his refined upbringing in Virginia high society, to his long career in the U.S. Army, his agonized decision to side with Virginia when it seceded from the Union, and his leadership during the Civil War. Above all, Guelzo captures Robert E. Lee in all his complexity--his hypocrisy and courage, his outward calm and inner turmoil, his honor and his disloyalty.

Author : Michael Coker
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614230472

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The Battle of Port Royal by Michael Coker Pdf

November 1861. The South was winning the Civil War. Fort Sumter had fallen to the Confederates. The Federal army was routed at Manassas. The blockade of Southern ports was a farce; commerce and weapons flowed almost as freely as before the war. There were stirrings of interest from foreign powers in recognizing the Confederacy and brokering a forced peace accord. The Federals needed to turn the tide. The largest fleet ever assembled by the United States set its sights on the South Carolina coast for this much-needed victory. On November 7, 1861, this mighty weapon of war engaged two undermanned and outgunned forts in Hilton Head in a clash called the Battle of Port Royal. Join historian Michael Coker as he tells the story of this largely forgotten battle, a pivotal turning point in the war that defined our nation.

Author : Theodore P. Savas,David A. Woodbury
Publisher : Savas Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781954547339

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A Journal of the American Civil War: V5-3 by Theodore P. Savas,David A. Woodbury Pdf

Balanced and in-depth military coverage (all theaters, North and South) in a non-partisan format with detailed notes, offering meaty, in-depth articles, original maps, photos, columns, book reviews, and indexes. Who lost Lee’s order – Battle of South Mountain – 7th WV Infantry on the Bloody Lane – 1st TX Infantry in the cornfield – first fight letters of Colonel Phelps

Author : Francis Miller
Publisher : Standard International Print Group
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781600815669

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A Photographic History of The Civil War by Francis Miller Pdf

The Photographic History of the Civil War was first published in 1911 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the great conflict. These volumes were dedicated to the American People in tribute to the courage and the valor with which they met one of the greatest crises that a nation has ever known. A crisis that changed the course of civilization. Contained within are thousands of photographs as well as the rise of photographic journalism during a conflict. This series offers a unique record of one of the greatest conflicts in the history of mankind. Included in this series are maps to mark the battles and line-art decorations that give the reader an authentic feel of the era. The photographs in this series can be viewed as art, history or more importantly journalism. Covering every aspect of war- from the frontline to everyday life- these volumes are a testament to the conflict and the country which emerged from it. The Opening Battles is a record of the opening days of the war. It covers the first of the great campaigns until engagements ending in July of 1862.

Author : Edda L. Fields-Black
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780197552797

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COMBEE by Edda L. Fields-Black Pdf

COMBEE is based upon original research and offers the first full account of Tubman's Civil War service and the Combahee River Raid. In the process, it also offers the story of enslaved families living in bondage and fighting for their freedom, and does so using their own distinct and individual voices.

Author : Terry L. Jones
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 1818 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810879539

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Historical Dictionary of the Civil War by Terry L. Jones Pdf

The Civil War was the most traumatic event in American history, pitting Americans against one another, rending the national fabric, leaving death and devastation in its wake, and instilling an anger that has not entirely dissipated even to this day, 150 years later. This updated and expanded two-volume second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Civil War relates the history of this war through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on persons, places, events, institutions, battles, and campaigns. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Civil War.

Author : Stephen William Berry
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195176285

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All that Makes a Man by Stephen William Berry Pdf

As the realities of the war became apparent, however, the letters and diaries turned from idealized themes of honor and country to solemn reflections on love and home."--Jacket.

Author : Niels Eichhorn, PhD
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467146944

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Civil War Battles of Macon, The by Niels Eichhorn, PhD Pdf

Macon was a cornerstone of the Confederacy's military-industrial complex. As a transportation hub, the city supplied weapons to the Confederacy, making it a target once the Union pushed into Georgia in 1864. In the course of the war's last year, Macon faced three separate cavalry assaults. The battles were small in the grand scheme but salient for the combatants and townspeople. Once the war concluded, it was from Macon that cavalry struck out to capture the fugitive Jefferson Davis, allowing the city to witness one of the last chapters of the conflict. Author Niels Eichhorn brings together the first comprehensive analysis of the military engagements and battles in Middle Georgia.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : OSU:32435056461460

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Air University Library Index to Military Periodicals by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Dixon Porter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : United States
ISBN : YALE:39002007768774

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The Naval History of the Civil War by David Dixon Porter Pdf