Walter Coffey's Blog, page 15

The Battle of Nashville

After significant delays, George H. Thomas finally launches his long-awaited Federal assault on the Confederate Army of Tennessee south of Nashville.Continue reading

Federals Target Savannah

The capture of Fort McAllister gives William T. Sherman’s Federals an unlimited supply line via the ocean and enables them to shift their focus to the key city of Savannah.Continue reading

The Fall of Fort McAllister

As William T. Sherman’s Federal armies surround Savannah on the Atlantic coast, a division of the Fifteenth Corps prepares to capture Fort McAllister, which blocks communication with the Federal naval fleet.Continue reading

Federals Target Fort McAllister

William T. Sherman’s Federal armies surround Savannah and prepare to attack Fort McAllister, which blocks Sherman to establish communication with the Federal naval fleet.Continue reading

The Nashville Ice Storm Stalls Operations

George H. Thomas faces increasing pressure from his Federal superior to attack the Confederate Army of Tennessee south of Nashville, but a severe winter storm plagues the area and hinders maneuvers. As the ice melts, Thomas plans his attack.Continue reading

Federals Close in on Savannah

Main elements of William T. Sherman’s Federal armies arrive on the outskirts of Savannah after cutting a path of destruction through Georgia from Atlanta to the sea. Sherman resolves to lay siege to the city, while Confederates work desperately to fortify defenses.Continue reading

The Nashville Standoff Continues

The Federal and Confederate armies south of Nashville continue their standoff, as neither of the opposing commanders are quite ready for battle yet.Continue reading

Abraham Lincoln’s 1864 Message to Congress

The Thirty-eighth U.S. Congress receives President Abraham Lincoln’s annual message. With the Confederacy on the verge of defeat, Lincoln emphasizes optimism regarding the future. He focuses mainly on pushing Congress to abolish slavery and reinforcing his commitment to the Confederacy’s unconditional surrender.Continue reading

Nashville: Hood Weakens as Thomas Prepares

John Bell Hood further weakens his Confederate Army of Tennessee by detaching a force to capture Murfreesboro. Meanwhile, George H. Thomas continues to slowly prepare to attack Hood, despite pressure from superiors. The situation escalates amidst harsh winter conditions.Continue reading

From Andrew Moon, 104th Ohio

Letter from Private Andrew Moon of the 104th Ohio Volunteers to his sister.Continue reading