The Civil War Battles of the Western Theatre

Bryan S. Bush

Description

A Civil War First!

Never has anything comparable to this massive volume been published on the Western Theatre in America's War Between the States. Bush takes the reader through every major battle in the West complete with an order of battle listing all units involved for each confrontation.

Richly illustrated with nearly 700 photographs maps, charts and drawings to embellish each detailed account. You'll see extraordinary features of some of the most outstanding artifact collections in the world, all of Western Theatre battles and men who fought them.

Sujets

• Civil War Period
• Histoire
• Estados Confederados de América
• Western Theater of the American Civil War
• Naming the American Civil War
• Confederate States Army
• Confederate States of America
• United States
• Civil War
• History
• États confédérés d'Amérique

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 01 janvier 1998
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781618587961
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

Extrait

THE CIVIL WAR BATTLES OF THE WESTERN THEATRE

Bryan S. Bush
Technical Advisors
John C. Harrison III and D. Steve Munson
T URNER P UBLISHING C OMPANY
Turner Publishing Company Staff:
Publishing Consultant: Douglas W. Sikes
Project Coordinator: John Mark Jackson
Designer: Ina F. Morse
Copyright 1998, 2000 Bryan S. Bush, All rights reserved.
Publishing Rights: Turner Publishing Company
Additional copies may be purchased directly from Turner Publishing Company.
This book or any part thereof may not be reproduced without the written consent of Bryan S. Bush and Turner Publishing Company.
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 98-60774
ISBN: 978-1-56311-434-2
Limited Edition: Printed in the U.S.A.
First printing: 1998
Second printing: 2000
Photo Credits: Elvin Smith, Jr.
Special Thanks must be given to the following:
Steve Munson, Jack Harrison, Ernest Spencer, Lyle Sloan, Ralph Handy, John Bersoe, Ken Hamilton, Tom Fugate, Judy Haviland, Gay Reading, Susan Harger and The Board of Directors of the Old Bardstown Village Civil War Museum: The Battles of the Western Theatre, in particular: Hank and Rita Hermann, Dr. Harry Spalding, Joe Masterson, the Hunt-Morgan House, and the Kentucky Military History Museum.
The Civil War Museum of Bardstown, Kentucky- The Civil War Museum of Bardstown, Kentucky features the War of the West. The Civil War Museum was opened in 1988 in the old water works building in Bardstown, Kentucky and between 1988-1992 it served over 250,000 visitors. Between 1992 and 1996 the museum was totally renovated and was incorporated into the Kentucky State Parks system. It officially reopened on June 28, 1996 to the pleasure of Civil War buffs from around the world. The Civil War Museum is now in the process of opening a 1800s village adjacent to the Civil War Museum featuring several original log cabins to depict life during these times. It was our pleasure to be included in this great undertaking and to be a part of the War in the Western Theatre book, published by Turner Publishing and written by Mr. Bryan Bush.
Respectfully,
Hank and Rita Herrmann
1-800-638-4877
Hunt-Morgan House and the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation , The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation is a not for profit association of concerned citizens, working together to preserve, and revitalize the historic houses in the Lexington, Kentucky area. They have worked to preserve the Hunt Morgan House, the Dudley House, Shakertown at Pleasant Hill, the Adam Rankin House, Belle Breezing s Row Houses, the Mary Todd Lincoln House and the Stilfield Log House. Their latest acquisition has been the Senator John and Eliza Pope Villa. In 1955, the Blue Grass Trust bought the Hunt-Morgan House. It is also known as the Hopemont, and was built for John Wesley Hunt in 1814. As the home of the Hunt s daughter, Henrietta, it is known as the family seat of General John Hunt Morgan, Thunderbolt of the Confederacy and was the birthplace of the Nobel Prize winner Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan, Father of Modern Genetics. The Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum displays relics and exhibits of the time of Morgan s men.
The Kentucky Military History Museum- The Kentucky Military Museum is located on East Main Street in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky. The museum is open to the public, at no charge, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m.. The Kentucky Military Museum is operated by the Kentucky National Guard and the Kentucky Historical Society, the Kentucky Militia, State Guard, and other volunteer military organizations, from the Revolution through the Gulf War. Displays include an impressive array of firearms, edged weapons, artillery, uniforms, flags, photographs, personal items, and other equipment that illustrates the Commonwealth s martial heritage and strives to preserve all of Kentucky s Military history. Special thanks must go to Tom Fugate.
The Waveland State Park- The Waveland State Historic Site is located on 225 Hibee Mill Road, Lexington, Kentucky. The Waveland site is a pillar in Bluegrass history and tradition: Daniel Boone and the Bryan family, Bryan s Station, the Civil War, trotting horses and racing in the Bluegrass. Waveland exemplifies plantation life in Kentucky in the 19th century; from the acres of grain and hemp waving in the breeze, to the raising and racing of blooded trotting horses. In 1847, Joseph Bryan inherited his father s homeplace, and built Waveland. The outbuildings of Waveland, such as the slave quarters, smokehouse, and icehouse, are important reminders of the social and economic climate of the time. The mansion is a Greek revival architectural style, and features grand symmetry and a graceful Ionic-columned portico. The house is lavishly furnished with Sheraton and Empire style furniture, and many family heirlooms. There is an admission charge. It is open from March 1-mid December, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Susan Harger
The Hall of Valor Civil War Museum-New Market Battlefield Historical Park-Judy Haviland- The Hall of Valor, established in 1970, is a monument to those V.M.I. Cadets and the American Civil War soldiers who forged a heritage of courage and discipline in one of the war s most poignant episodes, the Battle of New Market. The museum has two award winning films on the battle and one on Stonewall Jackson s famed 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign, which are presented on laser disk in the 125 seat theater. Colorful dioramas emphasize the incredible acts of endurance and resilience demonstrated by soldiers, North and South. The Jacob and Sarah Bushong farm can also be visited. The farm became a battlefield and their house became a hospital. The farm is equipped with a wheelwright shop, blacksmith shop, loom house, and summer kitchen depicting the 19th century. The museum is located in New Market, Virginia.
The Perryville Battlefield Preservation Association, Inc. and Chaplin Hills Historic Properties, Inc. The Perryville Battlefield Preservation Association, Inc. is multi faceted economic development, education, land conservation and heritage tourism project that relies on the support and interest of people throughout the Commonwealth and nation. Their mission is to protect the land, interpret the battle of Perryville and the historic village of Perryville while stimulating the economy of the region. The Perryville village on Merchant s Row and the Battlefield are open to the public. Special Thanks must go to Mary Breeding and Alan Hoeweler.
Foreword

Walter Crutcher
Some 137 years have passed since the great drama of the Civil War erupted on American soil. Never in recorded history have so many lives and families been affected by the horrors of civil conflict. Nowhere was it more prevalent than in the Western Theater, where brother fighting against brother and family verses family were played out. This unparalleled effort to document this history of the war in the Western theater is long over due.
Much has been written about the war in the Eastern Theater of operations with little reference to operations in the West. With this epic undertaking the unsung heroes of the Western Theater speak to us through their individual deeds of valor.
We are taken back in time to the conflict through the thoughts and deeds of these unsung heroes by this publication. Each artifact speaks to us through time and reminds us that although in the throughs of war, we were all Americans and were linked by a common bond of patriotism.
With this scholarly endeavor we are transported back in time and through the voices of our dead heroes, the war again erupts to fill our emotions with valiant deeds and actions of common men made heroes by their actions. All Americans whether Northern or Southern should take pride in the convictions of our forefathers.
Through the cooperation of Bryan S. Bush, Steve Munson and John C. Harrison, III of the Bardstown Civil War Museum, Tom Fugate of the Kentucky Military History Museum, Ken Hamilton, of the Hunt-Morgan House, Allen Hoeweler and Mary Breeding of the Perryville Enhancement Committee and Chaplin Hills Properties, Inc., Sarah Harger of the Waveland State Historic Site, and Lt. Col. Gibson of the New Market Battlefield, they have helped make this publication a reality. We dedicate this publication to the past and future generations interested in the Civil War history.
Walter Crutcher
Collector of Kentucky Made Arms and Sharp s Percussion Arms
Sons of Colonial War
American Society of Arms Collectors
Filson Club
Life Member of Kentuckiana Arms Collectors Association
Life Member of Ohio Gun Collectors Association
Life Member N.R.A.
3rd Kentucky Mounted Infantry, C.S .

39th Kentucky Mounted Infantry, U.S .

Second National, 1st Kentucky Cavalry, C.S .

Battle flag 1st Kentucky Cavalry, C.S .

13th Kentucky Infantry, U.S .

Reverse of First National 2nd Kentucky Infantry, C.S .

First National 2nd Kentucky Infantry, C.S .

National 6th Kentucky Infantry, U.S .

Glassies Battery, U.S .

Regimental 1st Kentucky Infantry, U.S .
Table of Contents
F OREWORD
C HAPTER 1. D ARK C LOUDS G ATHER
The Slave Issue
Compromise of 1820
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
Bleeding Kansas
John Brown s Raid
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Election of 1860
Secession
C HAPTER 2. T HE W AR B EGINS
Fort Sumter
Battle of First Manassas
Frederick W. Lander
C HAPTER 3. E ARLY M ISSOURI
Battle of Wilson s Creek
Siege of Lexington
Battle of Columbus/Belmont
C HAPTER 4. E ARLY K ENTUCKY
Battle of Middle Creek
Battle of Mill Springs
C HAPTER 5. F T . H ENRY F T . D ONELSON
The Gate to Nashville
C HAPTER 6. B ATTLE OF S HILOH
C HAPTER 7. B ATTLE OF C ORINTH
C HAPTER 8. B ATTLE OF P ERRYVILLE
C HAPTER 9. B ATTLE OF S TONE S R IVER
C HAPTER 10. B ATTLE OF V ICKSBURG