The Battles of Chancellorsville, Chattanooga & the Monitor vs. the Merrimack
Summary
The battle of Chancellorsville was April 30-May 6, 1883. Rather than retreat before his sizable federal force, lee opted to attack hooker while he was still within the thick wilderness.
The battle of Monitor vs Merrimack was March 8-9, 1862. It was the most famous naval battle of the american civil war, pitting the nations first ironclad ships against each other.
The battle of Chattanooga was November 23, 1863. Grant arrived in october and soon refortified the city, opening up a desperately needed supply line, and began maneuvers to lift the siege. Major general joseph hooker captured lookout mountain on the extreme right of the union lines and this set the stage for the battle.
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Helpful Resources
"Battle of Chattanooga." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 24 May 2013.
"Civil War Trust." The Battle of Chancellorsville Summary & Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2013.
"Civil War Trust." The Battle of Hampton Roads Summary & Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2013.
The battle of Chancellorsville was April 30-May 6, 1883. Rather than retreat before his sizable federal force, lee opted to attack hooker while he was still within the thick wilderness.
The battle of Monitor vs Merrimack was March 8-9, 1862. It was the most famous naval battle of the american civil war, pitting the nations first ironclad ships against each other.
The battle of Chattanooga was November 23, 1863. Grant arrived in october and soon refortified the city, opening up a desperately needed supply line, and began maneuvers to lift the siege. Major general joseph hooker captured lookout mountain on the extreme right of the union lines and this set the stage for the battle.
Prezi Link
Helpful Resources
"Battle of Chattanooga." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 24 May 2013.
"Civil War Trust." The Battle of Chancellorsville Summary & Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2013.
"Civil War Trust." The Battle of Hampton Roads Summary & Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2013.