What happened on February 25 during the U.S. Civil War?

2016-02-25T13:28:52-05:00

On February 25 the CSA Joseph E. Johnston 1865 assumed command in NC; the first southern state capitol of Nashville, TN fell to the north in 1862 and a chance engagement occurred in Georgia in 1864. Joe Johnson commanded the Army of Northern VA until being severely wounded 5/31/1862 when Robert E. Lee took over.
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Title-Civil War in GA

The Battle of Crow Valley was a preliminary action that occurred a few months before the beginning of Gen. Shermans Atlanta Campaign. The battle occurred near Dalton, GA on February, 25, 1864. This battle is also referred to as The Demonstration on Dalton, GA. Crow Valley, otherwise known as Buzzard Roost, is a natural gateway through Rock Face Ridge and was heavily fortified by Confederate forces at Dalton after their retreat from Missionary...

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Feb 25 at 2016 4:25 PM

2016-02-25T16:25:10-05:00

Great post!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Feb 25 at 2016 4:30 PM

2016-02-25T16:30:48-05:00

There were many significant events that happened on February 25; but, the occupation of nashville by union forces after the Fort Donelson campaign had been concluded was the most significant. The occupation of Nashville was the first southern capitol to be occupied. This probably helped fortify US Senator Andrew Johnson's position as the only southern senator who remained loyal to the union.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Feb 25 at 2016 5:43 PM

2016-02-25T17:43:26-05:00

Is the question which is more significant or is the question of which really happened? Taking Nashville is the most significant, even more so because it was also the state capital.

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Mar 9 at 2016 11:01 AM

2016-03-09T11:01:52-05:00

These are all important parts of the history on the civil war.