The 14th Connecticut is pressed into further duty and witnesses the mortal wounding of a great general.
Month: June 2015
Antietam – Part 2: Bloody Lane
The first combat experience of the 14th Connecticut was at Bloody Lane, one of the bloodiest fights of the entire war.
Antietam – Part 1: First Action
The new recruits of the Fourteenth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry marched into history on America’s bloodiest day.
Corinth, Mississippi?
Yes, Corinth, Mississippi. It was strategically important during the Civil War and only a twenty minute drive south of the Shiloh Battlefield. Find out why Corinth was key to both sides in the conflict and what you can see if you visit Corinth today.