The impact of the Civil War extends far beyond the battlefields to the distant reaches of the Pacific Coast, growing in scope as the war progresses. Western towns by the hundreds have been settled since 1860. Enormous wealth in gold and silver has been mined from western lands since the war begin. And natural wonders…
In Virginia, Union cavalry raiders continue their retreat to safety following several weeks of partially successful attempts to disrupt Confederate rail lines. Today they are surprised yet again by an unexpected encounter with a contingent of Confederate forces in what becomes known as the First Battle of Ream’s Station. Outnumbered about 7,000 to 4,000, Federal…
In Sussex County, Virginia, Union cavalry raiders, already partially successful in their mission to destroy Confederate rail tracks, are on their way back to the safety of Union lines. En route they are surprised today by Confederate forces. The Battle of Sappony Church results, an engagement that takes place in and around the Sappony Baptist…