Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s Confederates head east to reinforce Robert E. Lee on the Virginia Peninsula, while George B. McClellan continues fuming about his superiors in Washington.
Author: WalterCoffey
I am the author of four novels and two works of non-fiction, all of which are related to the Civil War and Reconstruction era. My work has earned critical praise from various sites that recognize independent authors.
The End of Slavery in the U.S. Territories
Abraham Lincoln fulfills a party pledge by approving a law that bans the expansion of slavery into the U.S. territories.
A Grand Display and Terrible Conflict
David G. Farragut begins assembling a Federal naval squadron to take on Vicksburg, one of the last major Confederate strongholds on the Mississippi River.
Davis Relieves the Ailing Beauregard
P.G.T. Beauregard leaves his Confederate command due to illness, causing controversy over whether he was going absent without leave.
The Battle of Secessionville
Federal forces attack strong Confederate defenses on James Island, and cause a general to be removed from command.
Federals Advance on Charleston
Henry W. Benham plans to attack Confederate positions on James Island, south of Charleston, in violation of orders from his superior.