Arthur Henrick
We have all seen the movie Lincoln and can recall the scenes in the telegraph office with the young soldiers. Major Arthur Henrick presented a review of the 1907 book by Homer Bates, Lincoln in the Telegraph Office, a light hearted and interesting view of Lincoln telling stories while reading telegraphs in the War Department.
Based on the “History of the 4th US Cavalry at the Battle of Chickamauga” by John Herberich
Q#1 – What major city is within 12 miles of the Chickamauga battlefield?
Q#2 – What was the name of the Confederate Army that fought at the Battle of Chickamauga?
Q#3 – Who commanded the 4th US Cavalry at the Battle of Chickamauga?
Q#4 – What nickname was given to the 4th US Cavalry because of their battle tactics?
Q#5 – Who commanded the Union Army of the Cumberland?
Q#6 – What significant defensive fortification did the Confederates troops construct at the Battle of Shelbyville?
Q#7 – What unit joined the 4th US Cavalry in a charge against Confederate lines at the Battle of Shelbyville?
Q#8 – What Union general’s Medal of Honor picture was shown during John Herberich’s presentation?
Q#9 – What unusual behavior did a majority of the citizens of the town of Shelbyville demonstrate during the battle?
Q#10 – What was Union General Thomas Crittenden’s reaction to Colonel Robert Minty’s report on Confederate troop positions near Reed’s Bridge?
Q#11 – Who was the commander of the Confederate Army at the Battle of Chickamauga?
Q#12 – How many Confederate troops under the command of Bushrod Johnson did the 4th US Calvary hold off for 10 hours at Reed’s Bridge?
Q#13 – Was the 4th US Calvary able to destroy Reed’s Bridge during their retreat maneuver?
Q#14 – What Confederate cavalry general captured Reed’s Bridge?
Q#15 – How many casualties did the 4th US Calvary suffer at the Battle of Reed’s Bridge?