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XV Corps was created in December 1862 when the 11th, 5th and 8th divisions of the Thirteen Corps were re-assigned as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd divisions of the XV Corps under General Sherman. It participated in the "Bayou Expeditions" (May-July 1863) which included the Vicksburg campaign. After the surrender of Vicksburg, the XV Corps remained in the Vicksburg area until September 1863. In September of 1863, the bulk of XV Corps moved to Memphis, the 3rd Division remained in Vicksburg. The 3rd Division was replaced a division from the XVII Corps and a 4th Division was added which came from the XVI Corps.
In October 1863, Sherman was promoted to command of the entire Army of Tennessee and command of the XV Corps was given to General Frank P. Blair. The Army of Tennessee consisted of three corps including the XV Corps.
In November 1863, XV Corps fought in the battels of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge in the Chattanooga area.
XV Corps was moved to Knoxville to counter Longstreet's siege of Knoxville. They arrived in Knoxville on December 6, 1863, however Longstreet had already broken off the siege and retreated eastward. XV Corps then went into winter quarters in northern Alabama.
In the spring and summer of 1864, XV Corps participated in the Atlanta campaign which ended with the surrender on August 31, 1864.
In November 1864, the Army of Tennessee including the XV Corps became the southern wing of Sherman's march to the sea proceeding from Atlanta to Savannah by December 21, 1864. The XV Corps then marched through the Carolinas to Washington DC arriving on May 20, 1865.
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Who led the raids that distract confederate troops enabling general grant to land his troops south of Vicksburg?
Ambrose Burnside led the raids that distracted Confederate troops, enabling General Grant to land his troops south of Vicksburg.
The union started to control the mississippi river when troops captured?
vicksburg
What was the general strategy behind sheridans shenandoah valley campaign and shermans march to the sea?
To starve the Confederate troops in the field by destroying the farms and railroads.
Who led the raids that distracted Confederate troops enabling General Grant to land his troops south of Vicksburg?
Benjamin Grierson led the raids that distracted Confederate forces so Grant could land south of Vicksburg. Benjamin Grierson was a career officer in the US Army.
Who was in charge of the fleet that ferried Grant's troops across the river near Vicksburg?
Michael Jos IMPROVEMENT Admiral David Nixon Porter
What did Shermans's troops do after leaving Vicksburg?
When Sherman's troops left Vicksburg they headed east to prevent Johnston's troops from reaching Vicksburg. Sherman was a General in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served under Ulysses Grant.
What happened at Battle of Vicksburg?
The Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg
When did Vicksburg surrender to union troops?
Vicksburg surrendered on July 4th, 1863.
What happen in the Battle of Vicksburg?
On July 4, 1863, Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg.
What happened to pembertons troops after the Battle of Vicksburg?
Grant paroled Pemberton's troops.
Who led the raids that distract confederate troops enabling general grant to land his troops south of Vicksburg?
Ambrose Burnside led the raids that distracted Confederate troops, enabling General Grant to land his troops south of Vicksburg.
What did the union troops surround at the battle in Vicksburg?
They surrounded the river-port of Vicksburg, the last big Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi.
What happened at vicksburge battle?
The Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg
What happened at the Battle of Vicksburg?
The Union troops crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate troops out of Vicksburg
The union started to control the mississippi river when troops captured?
vicksburg
The Union gained control of the Mississippi River when troops captured?
Vicksburg
What were the dates of the Battle of Vicksburg?
The Campaign of Vicksburg began as siege in 1862 and was finally taken by the Union Troops on 4 July 1863.
