Sunday, September 7, 1862
Confederate forces under the command of General Robert E. Lee continued to cross the Potomac River into Maryland, concentrating near Frederick City.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 147-8.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
On the March to Rockville
Friday, September 6, 1862
The Twentieth Massachusetts struck camp on Thursday, crossing into Maryland and arriving near Rockville this afternoon. They made camp at this location, named Camp Defiance by Second Corps Commander Edwin "Bull" Sumner.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 148-51.
The Twentieth Massachusetts struck camp on Thursday, crossing into Maryland and arriving near Rockville this afternoon. They made camp at this location, named Camp Defiance by Second Corps Commander Edwin "Bull" Sumner.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 148-51.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
McClellan Resumes Command of Union Forces
Friday, September 5, 1862
General John Pope was relieved from command of the Army of Virginia. The two Union forces, the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Virginia, were consolidated into one army under the command of General George McClellan.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 147.
General John Pope was relieved from command of the Army of Virginia. The two Union forces, the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Virginia, were consolidated into one army under the command of General George McClellan.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 147.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Robert E. Lee Invades Maryland
Thursday, September 4, 1862
As the advanced unit of the Confederate Army, Confederate General Daniel Harvey Hill crossed the Potomac River near Leesburg. General Robert E. Lee, buoyed by his successes during the Seven Days Battles and Second Manassas, led his army into Maryland, hoping to attract recruits from this border state and to gather food and supplies for his army. Lee wished to remain on the offensive, maintaining an aggressive campaign to relieve pressures on Richmond.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 147-8.
As the advanced unit of the Confederate Army, Confederate General Daniel Harvey Hill crossed the Potomac River near Leesburg. General Robert E. Lee, buoyed by his successes during the Seven Days Battles and Second Manassas, led his army into Maryland, hoping to attract recruits from this border state and to gather food and supplies for his army. Lee wished to remain on the offensive, maintaining an aggressive campaign to relieve pressures on Richmond.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 147-8.
Regimental Matters - New Assignments for Lee and Revere
Thursday, September 4, 1862
Colonel William Lee was named temporary commander of the Third Brigade, succeeding Colonel Edward Hinks of the Nineteenth Massachusetts. Brigadier General Napoleon Dana, who had become ill shortly after the battle of Malvern HIll, was expected to return to command of the Third Brigade within a few weeks. Major Paul Revere was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and reassigned as Inspector General on the staff of General Edwin "Bull" Sumner.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 146.
Colonel William Lee was named temporary commander of the Third Brigade, succeeding Colonel Edward Hinks of the Nineteenth Massachusetts. Brigadier General Napoleon Dana, who had become ill shortly after the battle of Malvern HIll, was expected to return to command of the Third Brigade within a few weeks. Major Paul Revere was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and reassigned as Inspector General on the staff of General Edwin "Bull" Sumner.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 146.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Lee and Revere Rejoin the Regiment
Wednesday, September 3, 1862
The Twentieth Massachusetts concluded their retreat, arriving at Alexandria at 1:00 A.M. Later in the day Colonel William Lee and Major Paul Revere rejoined the regiment.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 146.
The Twentieth Massachusetts concluded their retreat, arriving at Alexandria at 1:00 A.M. Later in the day Colonel William Lee and Major Paul Revere rejoined the regiment.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 146.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Covering the Union Retreat
Tuesday, September 2, 1862
The Twentieth Massachusetts remained on picket duty under the command of General Joseph Hooker. As the Union Army retreated toward Washington, the Twentieth covered the retreat and remained in an advanced position. Although the Confederates attempted to pursue the retreat, Union artillery fire prevented an attack.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 146.
The Twentieth Massachusetts remained on picket duty under the command of General Joseph Hooker. As the Union Army retreated toward Washington, the Twentieth covered the retreat and remained in an advanced position. Although the Confederates attempted to pursue the retreat, Union artillery fire prevented an attack.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 146.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Picket Fire at Germantown
Monday, September 1, 1862
At 7:00 A.M. the Twentieth Massachusetts deployed for picket duty with their brigade and two artillery batteries at the intersection of the Centreville and Little River roads near Germantown. They were deployed all day without incident until 9:00 P.M, when they were fired upon by retreating Confederate cavalry. In the attack the Twentieth suffered only one wounding, Andrew Beska of Company C. The attacking Confederate cavalry had positioned themselves between the units on picket duty and the larger body of the Union Army at Centreville. Union General Joseph Hooker was successful in driving off the attack.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 145-6.
At 7:00 A.M. the Twentieth Massachusetts deployed for picket duty with their brigade and two artillery batteries at the intersection of the Centreville and Little River roads near Germantown. They were deployed all day without incident until 9:00 P.M, when they were fired upon by retreating Confederate cavalry. In the attack the Twentieth suffered only one wounding, Andrew Beska of Company C. The attacking Confederate cavalry had positioned themselves between the units on picket duty and the larger body of the Union Army at Centreville. Union General Joseph Hooker was successful in driving off the attack.1
References:
1George A. Bruce, The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 1861 - 1865 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1906), 145-6.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)