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18382
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During the United States Civil War, General Braxton Bragg became one of the most hated officers in the Confederate army. Yet, this general has a major modern U.S. Army post named after him: Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Why? During the Mexican-American War, Bragg was viewed as a star artilleryman.
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21339
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The Battle of Bentonville was fought on March 19-22, 1865. The battle can be divided into three parts, and this article focuses on the opening phase fought March 19 and the Union generals involved. The officers were William Passmore Carlin, James Dale Morgan, and Alphesus S. William. General Joseph E. Johnston was the overall commander of Confederate forces.
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21288
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During the advance of General William T. Sherman's army through North and South Carolina in the spring of 1865, it was opposed by a Confederate cavalry force of some 6,000 cavalrymen. The cavalry performed well in the field considering their need for more personnel, horses, and supplies. Brown recounts the movements of the cavalry, the discord between the two commanders--Generals Hampton and Wheeler, the fighting, and the success of their operations.
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18205
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Three school systems within Gaston County were consolidated beginning in 1965. These systems were closed due to lack of funding. The author summarizes the problems with these public schools to address larger problems faced on a state-wide level.
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