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To: jonascord
The Federal Army tended to name battles after local landmarks and the Confederacy after the nearest town.

Another for your list:

Sabine Crossroads and Mansfield (La.)

32 posted on 07/04/2013 4:39:23 PM PDT by Texas Mulerider (Rap music: hieroglyphics with a beat.)
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To: Texas Mulerider

Shiloh and Pittsburg Landing is another.


35 posted on 07/04/2013 5:23:04 PM PDT by jonascord (Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag that bears a Single Star!)
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