Today in U.S. Civil War History March 17, 1862 - Ulysses S. - TopicsExpress



          

Today in U.S. Civil War History March 17, 1862 - Ulysses S. Grant assumes command of the forces at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. March 17, 1862 Major General Lew Wallace and his division stop at Crumps Landing to destroy the tracks of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. March 17, 1863: Engagement at Kellys Ford, Virginia - Federal cavalry under William Woods Averall crossed the ford of the Rappahannock River then ran into a Rebel line. After brief but heavy fighting, the Yankees withdrew that afternoon. Major John The Gallant Pelham [CS] was killed in this battle. He would posthumously be promoted to Lt. Colonel.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:16:20 +0000

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