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U.S. Civil War History
U.S. Civil War History
1862 - Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest left Columbus, TN, to raid Union supply lines. He defeated a Union force at Lexington, TN, on December 18.
| "Will you pardon me for asking what the horses of your army have done since the battle of Antietam that fatigues anything." - Abraham Lincoln directed this remark to George B. McClellan, who had excused his lack of action in the fall of 1862 due to tired horses. McClellan was removed from command shortly there-after. |
