"Mines: Wauhatchie one of Civil War's few night battles" Topic
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| Tango01 | 02 Nov 2020 3:37 p.m. PST |
"On Feb. 28, 2019, the Tennessee Historical Commission and Tennessee Wars Commission announced a $232,000 USD grant to preserve nine acres of the Wauhatchie Battlefield. The grant would preserve Brown's Tavern, Chattanooga and Hamilton County's oldest original historic structure. John Brown, a Cherokee businessman and leader, had constructed the tavern to take advantage of the settlers moving through the newly opened regions. Subsequently, questions have been asked about Wauhatchie and the Wauhatchie Battlefield's significance. Residents of Lookout Valley and Tiftonia easily share stories about the community, direct visitors to Wauhatchie Pike and speak with pride about the new Wauhatchie School as a "nature-based school promoting place-based, nature immersion experiences." Local history enthusiasts remind listeners that Chief Wauhatchie was a 19th-century Cherokee chieftain who fought alongside Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson, Lt. John Ross, Capt. John Brown and others at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, War of 1812. The site of his former home in the valley is identified with a historical marker that mentions old records including "Wauhatchie, severely wounded March 27th — lost his horse." He signed the Hiawassee Purchase of July 8, 1817, is listed in the 1835 census of the Cherokee nation and joined the "Trail of Tears" westward removal…"
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Extrabio1947  | 02 Nov 2020 5:22 p.m. PST |
The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee was fought at night. The Confederate attack didn't begin until 4:00 p.m. on November 30, and sunset was at 4:34 p.m. The Confederates had to cover a mile before they came into contact with the Union defenders. |
| Tango01 | 03 Nov 2020 12:27 p.m. PST |
Thanks!. Amicalement
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| Tango01 | 14 Jan 2023 3:52 p.m. PST |
Battle of Wauhatchie link
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| Brechtel198 | 15 Jan 2023 4:48 a.m. PST |
Rappahannock Station, fought in late 1863 was a successful night action as well as the assault of Battery Wagner in July 1863, though not successful. David Russell and Emory Upton planned and executed the attack at Rappahannock Station taking the fortifications with the bayonet. |
| Tango01 | 15 Jan 2023 10:44 p.m. PST |
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completes his initial Union force in 1:72nd scale.
