Early Years of the War Ch 15 Sec 2

Terms and People ironclad – warships covered with protective iron plates casualty – a person killed, missing, or wounded in action George McClellan – very organized but cautious Union General Ulysses S. Grant – Union General who was very successful in the West

Both Sides seek an Advantage Both Sides seem an advantage early in the war They look for strong leaders and new technology

New Technology - Land New Guns – Rifles Better Cannons Generals slow to change tactics Thousands Die

New Technology – Sea New ships called Ironclads used Protected by iron plates instead of just wood Famous battle between the Union ship Monitor and Confederate ship Merrimack First successful use of the submarine The Hunley

Leaders General George McClellan – very cautious general, trained his men for seven months. Advanced toward Richmond but paused to ask for reinforcements Confederates reinforced and pushed the Union back on May 31, 1862

Leaders General Robert E. Lee – Confederate General from Virginia. Sought a victory on Union soil, split his army in two and marched North McClellan found Lee’s battle plan and attacked his main force

Battle of Antietam September 17, 1862, Sharpsburg Maryland – McClellan attacked Lee’s troops Bloodiest single day battle of the war Lee lost a third of his men, 14,000 troops McClellen lost 12,000 troops

Leaders Ulysses S. Grant - most successful General in the West, took chances Won battles along the Mississippi River Marched toward the railroad town of Corinth Mississippi

Battle of Shiloh Surprise attack by the Confederate general Albert Johnston Grant retreats a full mile before setting up a defensive position. The Union is able to win after 11,000 Southern troops and 13,000 Northern troops die

Western control The Mississippi river is virtually under the North’s control by the end of 1862.