Battle of Rich Mountain!
*Civil War: July 11, 1861 Battle of Rich Mountain*
Battle Location:
Map showing clearly (West) Virginia
Battle plans locations (Rich MT)!
Historic Map of July 11, 1861.
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::Purpose of the Battle::
**Union vs. Confederate**
~Perparing for battle!~
*Rich Mountain Battle*
Who won and lost:
*Union Victory*
Battle of Rich Mountain
Willam S. Rosecran on the lead!
Union on battle
:,( Tear -> Deaths:
Union Troops:60 Confederate Troops:170
*Important People!*
*Generals*
Union: George B. McClellan, William S. Rosecrans, and President Abraham Lincoln.
Confederate: Robert S. Garnett and John Pegram.
*George B. McClellan*
December 3, 1826, Philadelphia. Died: October 29, 1885. Education: United States Military Academy, University of Pennsylvania.
~William S. Rosecrans~
Born: September 6, 1819, Delaware County. Died: March 11, 1898, Redondo Beach. Education: United States Military Academy.
Abraham Lincoln
Born: February 12, 1809, Hodgenville. Died: April 15, 1865, Petersen House. Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m).
Confederate Army!
*Robert S.Garnett*
Born: December 16, 1819, Essex County. Died: July 13, 1861, Tucker County. Education: United States Military Academy.
~John Pegram~
Significance: Confederate general. Place of Birth: Petersburg, VA. Date of Birth: January 24, 1832. Place of Death: Petersburg, VA. Date of Death February 6, 1865.
..Weapons list.. * Boom*
- Handguns
- Hand Grenade
- Machine Gun
- Rapid Fire weapons
- Rifles
- Swords
- Rifled Muskets
"Transportation"
- Horses
- Ambulance with springs
- A mule train
- Wagons
~Medical Care~
Living Conditions -_-
Resource: Wedsites @....
- http//www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-rich-mountain
- http//www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_rich_mountain.htm
- http:/www.historynet.com/?s=Battle+of+rich+mountain