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Hardeman County, Tennessee
<a //http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=6391' >CLICK HERE to learn about recruting in the Civil War</a> Many soldiers during the war had to stop at towns to restock their suppiles. While they did this, they would also recruit men anywhere from the ages of 16 to 60, as long as they were able bodied. -
Corinth, Mississippi
A day in the life of a Civil War SoldierMany of the soldiers were close, and they treated each other as family. This is because of the time soldiers had to take away from their families. When sodiers died during battle, those who survived took it to heart, like Charles Cady. He lost so many fellow soldiers, and that was a main focus that many soldiers had. -
Vanguard Leaves Milliken's Bend
CLICK HERE to learn about the bend to the Big Black With many months of preperation, training, and staying alive, the soldiers were finally ready for the Vicksburg Campaign. Vanguard left with the will to fight, and the hope to win. Although many soldiers had much doubt in themselves like Charles Cady, they continued fighting for the freedom of those who were less fortunate than they were. -
Iowa, Vol Laft Holmes Plantation, Louisianna
CLICK HERE to learn what Civil War life did to soldiers mentally At this time, many soldeirs where anticipating the Vicksburg campaign. Some, like Charles Cady, were restless, wary, and nervous. This caused many inner feelings that a lot of soldiers had to bottle up, and keep inside themselves. To cope, many soldiers took night duty, distracting them from future battles to come. -
Battle of the Big Black River Bridge
Battle of Big Black River Bridge Battle This battle was the South's attempt to take over the North's main Vicksburg camp. Although well fought, the North failed in their attempts to protect their camp. -
Vicksburg, Mississippi
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Vicksburg Campaign The Vicksburg campaign took its toll on many soldiers. Many were injured, some suffered from depression, and some were even killed. According to Charles Cady, some soldiers even left the war because of the campaign. -
Vicksburg
CLICK HERE to learn about Civil War HospitalsMany of the regiments durning the Vicksburg campain did not return as soon as possible. Some had wounded soldiers, some were searching for missing soldiers, and some didn't survive. This caused tension within the camps. As the Vicksburg campaign came nearer, many of the soldiers were sending goodbye letters to their loved ones in the fear of not making it out alive. In his letter, Charles Cady was sending money and love to his family before he went into battle. -
Battle of Port Gibson
CLICK HERE to learn more about Port Gibson This battle was just a stepping stone in Vicksburg. The south wanted more angle points to have in the battle, so they decided to attack...thus, the Battle of Port Gibson. It was a well fought fight, many soldiers were injured, and some were killed. -
Final Goodbye (Iowa, Chattahoochee River)
Saying Goodbye After the campaign, many regiments were lost. Although it was hard on many, a lot of soldiers were happy that they were still alive. There were also many soldiers that were anticipating the end of the war, missing their families so much. -
