On This Day in West Virginia Civil War History

by Michael Graham

Overview

West Virginia is the only state formed by seceding from a Confederate state. And its connections to the Civil War run deep. One day at a time, award-winning historian Michael Graham presents intriguing, event-driven anecdotes and history related to the state. On July 11, 1861, a Union force attacked 1,300 Confederate troops camped at Rich Mountain in a renowned battle. Confederate guerrillas raided Hacker's Creek on June 12, 1864. Find little-known facts about the Battles of Droop Mountain, Carnifex Ferry, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown and a whole host of others. Read a story one day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Civil War history in the Mountain State.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467117913
Publisher:	History Press, The
Publication date:	07/27/2015
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	675,920
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Michael B. Graham, PhD, is an adjunct professor of history, security and global studies at American Military University, Charles Town, West Virginia. He is senior vice-president for management and chief financial officer at the United States Institute of Peace, Washington, D.C. He has contributed to or written numerous titles on military history. He is a graduate of numerous institutions of higher learning including the Air War College, Naval War College and the Foreign Service Institute.

Table of Contents

Sources and Acknowledgements 5

Introduction 7

January 9

February 23

March 34

April 46

May 60

June 76

July 90

August 106

September 120

October 135

November 148

December 162

Photo Credits 173

Bibliography 177

About the Author 191