What Happened in Aug 1862

Battle of Baton Rouge - Confederates Attempt to Recapture Capital City

Description: In an attempt to regain control of the state, Confederates wished to recapture the capital at Baton Rouge. Maj. Gen. John C.... Read more

Battle of Kirksville

The Battle of Kirksville was a battle in the American Civil War, fought near the town of Kirksville, Missouri, on August 6, 1862. The Union victory... Read more

Battle of Cedar Mountain

Description: Maj. Gen. John Pope was placed in command of the newly constituted Army of Virginia on June 26. Gen. Robert E. Lee responded to Pope’s... Read more

First Battle of Donaldsonville

Other Names: None Location: Ascension Parish Campaign: Operations against Baton Rouge (1862) Date(s): August 9, 1862 Principal... Read more

Battle of Fort Ridgely - Failed Sioux Attack on the Union

Fort Ridgely was built in 1851. It wasn't much of a fort though, but it was the only military post between the Sioux Reservations and the settlers.... Read more

First Battle of Rappahannock Station

The First Battle of Rappahannock Station, also known as Waterloo Bridge, White Sulphur Springs, Lee Springs, or Freeman's Ford, took place from... Read more

Battle of Manassas Station Operations - Jackson Destroys Manassas Station

The Battle of Manassas Station Operations, also known as the Bristoe Station, Kettle Run, Bull Run Bridge, or Union Mills, took place from August... Read more

Battle of Thoroughfare Gap

The Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, also known as Chapman's Mill, took place on August 28, 1862, in Fauquier County and Prince William County,... Read more

Second Battle of Bull Run - Brawner's Farm (Day 1)

Our men on the left loaded and fired with the energy of madmen, and the 6th worked with equal desperation. This stopped the rush of the enemy and... Read more

Second Battle of Bull Run - Jackson Defends Stony Ridge (Day 2)

Jackson had initiated the battle at Brawner's farm with the intent of holding Pope until Longstreet arrived with the remainder of the Army of... Read more

Battle of Richmond, KY

The Battle of Richmond, Kentucky — took place on and around what is now the grounds of the Blue Grass Army Depot, outside Richmond, Kentucky. In... Read more

Second Battle of Bull Run - Longstreet Counterattack & Union Retreat (Day 3)

A splendid army almost demoralized, millions of public property given up or destroyed, thousands of lives of our best men sacrificed for no... Read more

Second Battle Of Manassas

On August 30, 1862, the Second Battle of Manassas ended a long campaign in northern Virginia. The campaign had begun when Union forces attempting... Read more