Category: History

1861-11 Battle of Camp Allegheny (Dec. 13, 1861)

https://youtu.be/C0GHUldhXA8 Welcome to the 11th battle of the Civil War, and the final battle of the 1861 West Virginia Campaign. The battle at Camp Allegheny. TYSK Important Addresses Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoGZVIm4ofUMy Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/strangewhispers71 Research links: I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference: … Continue reading 1861-11 Battle of Camp Allegheny (Dec. 13, 1861)

1861-10 Greenbrier River (Oct. 3, 1861)

https://youtu.be/qoGZVIm4ofU Welcome to the 10th battle of the Civil War, the battle at Greenbrier River (aka Camp Bartow). Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoGZVIm4ofU Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference.The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Greenbrier_Riverhttp://www.americanwars101.com/battles/611003.htmlhttp://www.fsu.edu/~ewoodwar/wvgreen.htmlhttp://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/CWSII/WestVirginiaBattlefieldProfiles/Greenbrier%20River%20to%20Kesslers%20Cross%20Lanes.pdfhttp://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/wv007.htm Special Thanks to … Continue reading 1861-10 Greenbrier River (Oct. 3, 1861)

1861-09 Cheat Mountain (Sept. 12-15, 1861)

https://youtu.be/tWATjLd1mik Welcome to the 9th battle of the Civil War, the battle at Cheat Mountain. Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/ Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference.The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cheat_Mountainhttp://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/wv005.htmhttp://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cheat-mountain-campaignhttp://civil-war-battles.findthebest.com/l/373/Battle-of-Cheat-Mountainhttp://www.wvgazette.com/News/201110290073 This video may contain copyrighted material the … Continue reading 1861-09 Cheat Mountain (Sept. 12-15, 1861)

1861-08 Carnifex Ferry (Sept. 10, 1861)

https://youtu.be/yB3fsqeYsqM Welcome to the 8th battle of the Civil War, the battle at Carnfix Ferry. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/ Research links:I have done a  lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference.The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links: http://www.wvculture.org/history/civilwar/carnifex01.htmlhttp://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/engagement-at-carnifex-ferryhttp://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/wv006.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Carnifex_Ferry This video may contain copyrighted material … Continue reading 1861-08 Carnifex Ferry (Sept. 10, 1861)

1861-07 Kessler’s Cross Lane (August 26, 1861)

https://youtu.be/4QWzqknB1IA Welcome to the 7th battle of the Civil War, the battle at Kessler's Cross Lane. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/ Research links:I have done a  lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference.The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links: http://portagenews.net/2013/02/21/the-civil-war-battle-of-kesslers-cross-lanes-part-l/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kessler%27s_Cross_Lanes http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/wv004.htm http://www.oberlinheritagecenter.org/researchlearn/kesslers http://civil-war-battles.findthebest.com/l/372/Battle-of-Kessler-s-Cross-Lanes The … Continue reading 1861-07 Kessler’s Cross Lane (August 26, 1861)

1861-06 Battle of Rich Mountain (July 11, 1861)

https://youtu.be/zYc31o4TU8M The Sixth battle, the battle of Rich Mountain. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdOsWtlobdBlQQqZNf1wtQ Research links:I have done a  lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference.The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links:Rich Mountain Battlefield: http://www.richmountain.org/history/battleofRM.htmlCWSAC Battle Fields: http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/wv003.htmhistory.com: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-rich-mountainSon of the South: … Continue reading 1861-06 Battle of Rich Mountain (July 11, 1861)

1861-05 Battle of Big Bethel (July 11, 1861)

https://youtu.be/BgpQbmQ6CL8 The fifth battle, real casualties and a bit of the friendly fire. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdOsWtlobdBlQQqZNf1wtQ Research links:I have done a  lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference.The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Big_Bethelhttp://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va003.htmhttp://www.historynet.com/battle-of-big-bethel.htmhttp://ehistory.osu.edu/world/BattleView.cfm?BID=112http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/CivilWarEast1861/p/American-Civil-War-Battle-Of-Big-Bethel.htm The intro/exit sound is from: https://archive.org/details/1360121 … Continue reading 1861-05 Battle of Big Bethel (July 11, 1861)

1861-04 Battle of Philippi (June 3, 1861)

https://youtu.be/2D3Wqc7jemA This fourth battle is the first land based battle of the war, sadly it would not be the last. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdOsWtlobdBlQQqZNf1wtQ Research links:I have done a  lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference.The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet … Continue reading 1861-04 Battle of Philippi (June 3, 1861)

1861-03 Aquia Creek (May 29-June 1, 1861)

https://youtu.be/6cVdRSj0w5Y The third battle for the Civil War was once again a small naval/land engagement, its just a precursor to future events. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdOsWtlobdBlQQqZNf1wtQ Research links:I have done a  lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference.The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. … Continue reading 1861-03 Aquia Creek (May 29-June 1, 1861)

1861-02 Sewells Point (May 18-19, 1861)

https://youtu.be/z3WBL4SpzFc Welcome to the second battle of the American Civil War. In a desperate bid to secure naval shipyards, the Confederates take over Norfolk naval yard and set up Sewell's Point. The Union starts probing their defenses. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/Youtube Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdOsWtlobdBlQQqZNf1wtQ Research links:I have done a  lot of research, here are … Continue reading 1861-02 Sewells Point (May 18-19, 1861)