Word: pointedly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Next to Richmond, in the East, and Vicksburg, in the West, Chattanooga, the stronghold which guarded the Confederate centre, was the most important strategic point, toward which the Union armies were struggling. With its strong natural defences, and its importance as a railroad centre, Chattanooga not only protected the heart of the South from Federal invasion, but it also opened up for the rebels an easy path into Tennessee and Kentucky...
Unquestionably the east was the best point of attack. But Grant was hampered by lack of cooperation from Washington, and unwisely dividing his army, found his line of communication broken by Forrest's brilliant raid, and was forced to retreat. Sherman was waiting for Grant in the swamps before Haines's Bluff, and not knowing the strength of the position tried to assault it. The assault failed, and the second part of the plan proved impracticable...
...debates between eating clubs have continued, and now four have been held in the junior class. Interest in this system is certainly growing and in a short time it will be firmly established. The only point against the system is that it may interfere with the work of the Union, but if a more general interest in debating is brought about by it, the objection is of weight only to the few. It is the custom to have a senior preside and have three judges from outside eating clubs. The junior class has taken up debating for profit...
...approaches were well protected by the river and a great marsh on the east. On the southeast of the river was the only passable road. Gen. John Pope moved upon this almost impregnable fortress and, aided by gun-boats, captured it in brilliant style. He first moved to a point on the west bank below the defences and captured New Madrid, the only considerable town. To pass the river and overpower the batteries which defended the one road to the island, he needed gun-boats and transports. By a wonderful feat of engineering, a canal, six miles long, but shallow...
...Confederates attacked again with renewed fury and though unable to gain an important point, the Round Forest, fully expected a Federal retreat next day. Rosecrans, however, declared in council his intention to win or be killed on the spot, and next morning he actually accomplished his original purpose, turning Bragg's right and compelling him to retreat...