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Tag: Ulysses S. Grant
The Union Sends a Message
Explore how the Union sent a decisive message of resolve in 1863 through the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Gettysburg, and Lincoln’s enduring words.
Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign: Six Bloody Weeks
Explore Ulysses S. Grant’s brutal Overland Campaign of 1864, a relentless six-week duel against Robert E. Lee that forever changed the American Civil War.
Robert E. Lee’s Great Regret
Discover the shocking truth behind Robert E. Lee’s greatest regret: why the Confederate general believed his military education was the biggest mistake of his life.
Impact of the Civil War
Discover the profound impact of the Civil War, from crucial battle turning points and key figures to the constitutional changes that reshaped modern America.
How the Union Captured Vicksburg—And Seized the Key to Civil War Victory
Discover how the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863 split the Confederacy, gave the Union control of the Mississippi, and permanently turned the tide of the Civil War.
During the Civil War, Gen. Ulysses Grant Began Expelling Southern Jews—Until Lincoln Stepped In
Explore the history of General Orders No. 11, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s order expelling Jews during the Civil War, and how President Lincoln stopped it.
Braxton Bragg – General, Civil War & Confederate
Explore the turbulent life of Confederate General Braxton Bragg, from his Western Theater campaigns to his controversial legacy and impact on American history.
George G. Meade – General, Civil War & Gettysburg
Discover the incredible life of Union General George G. Meade, the brilliant strategist who won the Battle of Gettysburg but was overshadowed by history.
George Pickett – General, Civil War & Gettysburg
Explore the life of Confederate General George Pickett. From his early exploits to the tragedy of Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, discover his true legacy.
Battle of the Wilderness – Civil War, Winner & Map
Explore the Battle of the Wilderness, where General Grant’s historic refusal to retreat redefined the Union offensive during the American Civil War.
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House – Winner, Facts, Summary
Explore the history of the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Discover how Ulysses S. Grant faced Robert E. Lee at the infamous and brutal ‘Bloody Angle’.