"Four forgotten Civil War battlefields" Topic
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| Tango01 | 27 Sep 2013 9:14 p.m. PST |
"Civil War battlefields are some of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. The most famous battlefields, such as Gettysburg and Shiloh, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. But there are many other battlefields that are just as interesting but little-known outside their local area. Here are four that any history buff will enjoy. You'll notice all of them are west of the Mississippi River. After the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg fell on July 4, 1863, the Union gained control of the Mississippi, cutting the Confederacy in half. From then on the fight in the West was practically a separate war. It gets little press in comparison to the war in the East, but it's just as interesting…"
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link Hope you enjoy!. Amicalement
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| Generalstoner49 | 28 Sep 2013 6:41 a.m. PST |
Nice. But I will argue even larger battles like Bentonville as well as Cedar Creek and Pea Ridge are forgotton just as quick as those other battles. |
| Heisler | 28 Sep 2013 8:11 a.m. PST |
I have actually been to all four of those battlefields. They are a bit easier to get to from out here. |
 Legion 4   | 28 Sep 2013 9:12 a.m. PST |
Just so they don't put a 7/11, Tanning Salon, Wendy's, etc. on the battlefields … I'm happy … |
| Tango01 | 28 Sep 2013 10:58 a.m. PST |
Glad you enjoy the link my friend. Amicalement
Armand |
| jowady | 28 Sep 2013 6:38 p.m. PST |
I used to do staff rides of Valverde, but it's Bureau of Land Management land and now Ted Turner leases it and has closed off access. |
| Bill N | 06 Oct 2013 11:38 a.m. PST |
After the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg fell on July 4, 1863, the Union gained control of the Mississippi, cutting the Confederacy in half. I'd argue that statement alone highlights one of the most forgotten actions of the war, the Siege of Port Hudson in Louisiana. It was the fall of Port Hudson on July 9 which gave the U.S. control over the entire Mississippi. |
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