Shot & Shell: Civil War Regiments Podcast (2025)

15/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 14, 1863

Army of the Potomac
The First Corps marched from Funkstown to Williamsport ; the Second Corps from near Jones' Cross Roads to near Falling Waters ; the Third Corps from Antietam Creek, near Jones' Cross Roads, across Marsh Creek ; the Fifth Corps from the vicinity of Roxbury Mills, on Antietam Creek, to near Williamsport; the Sixth Corps from the neighborhood of Hagerstown to Williamsport : the Eleventh Corps from Funkstown, via Hagerstown to Williamsport ; and Williams' (First) Division of the Twelfth Corps from Jones' Cross Roads to near Falling- Waters, and thence to near Williamsport. Buford's Cavalry Division moved from Bakersville to Falling- Waters; McIntosh’s and J. I. Gregg-'s Brigades of D. McM. Greg-g-'s Cavalry Division from Boonsborough to Harper’s Ferry ; Huey's Brigade of same division, from Jones' Cross Roads, via Williamsport to Falling: Waters ; and Kilpatrick's Cavalry Division from Hagerstown, via Williamsport to Falling- Waters. Kelley ‘s command, Department of West Virginia, marched from Fairview to Williamsport.
Combats : Action at Falling- Waters, Md., and skirmishes near Williamsport, Md., and Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's and Ewell's Corps complete their crossings in the morning. Hill's Corps crossed next but was attacked by Federal Cavalry while the movement was underway. Hundreds of men in Heth's and Pender's Divisions were captured and Brig. Gen. James Pettigrew was mortally wounded. Stuart's Cavalry Division brought up the rear and crossed late morning. The pontoon bridge was cut just as Federal Cavalry neared it and the Army was safely across, thus ending the Gettysburg Campaign.

Images: The Donnelly House and site of the action on July 14th at Falling Waters between Custer's Cavalry and Pettigrew's North Carolinians

13/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 13, 1863

Army of the Potomac
The Sixth Corps moved from Funkstown to the vicinity of Hagerstown ; the Artillery Reserve from Benevola to Jones' Cross Roads, two brigades remaining at the latter place and the others returning to Benevola; Smith's Division, of Couch's command, from Waynesborough and Cavetown to Hagerstown and Beaver Creek. Averell's Cavalry Brigade joined Kelley's infantry at Fairview.
Combats : Skirmishes at Hagerstown, Jones' Cross Roads and Funkstown, Md.

Army of Northern Virginia
Late in the evening, Longstreet's Corps is ordered to begin crossing the pontoon bridge at Falling Waters. Hill's Corps begins to cross next. Ewell's Corps marches to the Williamsport ford after nightfall and begins to cross. Rodes's Division is attacked during the movement. Federal Cavalry skirmish with Stuart's Cavalry Division near Downsville and Hagerstown.

Image: View from the C&O Canal at the Potomac River in Williamsport

12/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 12, 1863

Army of the Potomac
The First, Sixth and Eleventh Corps moved from Beaver Creek to Funkstown ; McIntosh’s Cavalry Brigade from Waynesborough, via Leitersburg, to Boonsborough ; Kilpatrick's Cavalry Division and Ames' (First) Division, Eleventh Corps, occupied Hagerstown ; Neill's Brigade, of the Sixth Corps, moved from Leitersburg to Funkstown, where it rejoined its corps; Smith's Division (except one brigade, left at Waynesborough) from Leitersburg to Cavetown; Dana's (Second) Division, of Couch's command, from Chambersburg to Greencastle; and Averell's Cavalry Brigade, Department of West Virginia, from Cumberland en-route to Fairview.
Combats : Skirmishes at or near Hagerstown, Jones' Cross Roads (near Williamsport) and Funkstown, Md., and Ashby's Gap, Va.

Army of Northern Virginia
Federal skirmishers probe and press Confederate defenses.

Image: Marker for the fighting in Hagerstown on July 12

11/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 11, 1863

Army of the Potomac
The Second Corps moved from near Tilghmanton to the neighborhood of Jones' Cross Roads ; the Twelfth Corps from Bakersville to Fair Play and Jones' Cross Roads; Gamble's and Devin's Brigades, of Buford's Cavalry Division, from Funkstown to Bakersville; J. I. Gregg's Cavalry Brigade from Middletown to Boonsborough ; Kilpatrick's Cavalry Division from Funkstown to near Hagerstown ; the Artillery Reserve from Boousborough to Benevola; Neill's Brigade, of the Sixth Corps, and Smith's Division, of Couch's command, from Waynesborough to Leitersburg.
Combats : Skirmishes at or near Hagerstown, Jones' Cross Roads (near Williamsport) and Funkstown, Md.

Army of Northern Virginia
The Army remains in defense.

10/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 10, 1863

Army of the Potomac
Headquarters Army of the Potomac moved from Turner's Gap to Beaver Creek, beyond Boonsborough; the First Corps from Turner's Gap to Beaver Creek, where it was joined by Kenly's Brigade, of French's Division, from Maryland Heights; the Second Corps from Rohrersville to near Tilghmanton ; the Third Corps from Fox's Gap, through Boonsborough, to Antietam Creek, in the vicinity of Jones' Cross Roads, where it was joined by Elliott's and Smith's Brigades, of French's Division, which marched from Middletown, and Morris' Brigade, of the same Division, which marched from Turner's Gap ; the Fifth Corps from near Boonsborough to Delaware Mills, on Antietam Creek; the Sixth Corps from Boonsborough to Beaver Creek ; the Eleventh Corps from Turner's Gap to Beaver Creek ; and the Twelfth Corps from Rohrersville to Bakersville; Buford's and Kilpatrick's Cavalry Divisions moved from Boonsborough to Funkstown ; Huey's Brigade, of Gregg's Cavalry Division, from Boonsborough to Jones' Cross Roads, and McIntosh’s Cavalry Brigade from Waynesborough via Smithsburg and Leitersburg, to Old Antietam Forge, and back to Waynesborough.
Combats : Skirmishes at or near Old Antietam Forge (near Leitersburg), Clear Spring, Hagerstown, Jones' Cross Roads (near Williamsport), and Funkstown, Md.

Army of Northern Virginia
Federal Cavalry attacks Stuart's Cavalry Division at Funkstown. Federal and Confederate infantry assist in the fight. Stuart's Cavalry Division retreats at nightfall.

Images: Wayside markers at the sight of fighting in Funkstown on July 10.

09/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 9, 1863

Army of the Potomac
Headquarters Army of the Potomac moved from Middletown to Turner's Gap; the Second Corps from Frederick to Rohrersville ; the Third Corps from near Frederick to Fox's Gap, in South Mountain; the Fifth Corps from Middletown, via Fox's Gap, to near Boonsborough; the Sixth Corps from Middletown to Boonsborough; the Twelfth Corps from Jefferson to Rohrersville ; and the Artillery Reserve from Frederick to Boonsborough ; J. I. Gregg's Cavalry Brigade reached Middletown from Chambersburg; Elliott's and Smith's Brigades, of French's Division, marched from Frederick to Middletown.
Combats : Skirmish at Benevola (or Beaver Creek), Md.

Army of Northern Virginia
Lee orders engineers to complete a pontoon bridge. A defensive line is extended from west of Hagerstown to Downsville. Ewell's Corps in position on the left. Hill's Corps in the centre. Longstreet's Corps the right.

Image: Edwin Forbes painting of Lee's defenses at Williamsport

08/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 8, 1863

Army of the Potomac
Headquarters Army of the Potomac moved from Frederick to Middletown ; the First Corps from Hamburg to Turner's Gap, in South Mountain; the Second Corps from Taneytown to Frederick ; the Third Corps from Mechanicstown to a point three miles southwest of Frederick ; the Fifth Corps from Utica to Middletown; the Sixth Corps from near Hamburg to Middletown; the Eleventh Corps from Middletown to Turner's Gap, in South Mountain, Schurz's (Third) Division being- advanced to Boonsborough ; the Twelfth Corps from Walkersville to Jefferson ; and the Artillery Reserve from Woodsborough to Frederick; J. I. Gregg-'s Cavalry Brigade was moving- en-route from Chambersburg to Middletown; Smith's Division, of Couch's command, moved from Altodale to Waynesborough ; Campbell's and Mulligan's Brigades, of Kelley's command, Department of West Virginia, were concentrated at Hancock, whence they moved to Fairview, on North Mountain.
Combats : Action at Boonsborough and skirmish near Williamsport, Md.

Army of Northern Virginia
Federal Cavalry skirmished with Stuart's Cavalry Division at Boonsborough. Fighting continued for nearly twelve hours and with the arrival of Federal reinforcements, Stuart's Cavalry Division retired toward Funkstown.

07/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 7, 1863

Army of the Potomac
Headquarters Army of the Potomac moved from Gettysburg to Frederick; the First Corps from Emmitsburg to Hamburg; the Second Corps from Two Taverns to Taney town; the Third Corps from Gettysburg, via Emmitsburg, to Mechanicstown; the Fifth Corps from Moritz's Cross Roads, via Emmitsburg, to Utica; the Sixth Corps from Emmitsburg to Mountain Pass, near Hamburg; the Eleventh Corps from Emmitsburg to Middletown ; the Twelfth Corps from Littlestown to Walkersvile ; and the Artillery Reserve from Littlestown to Woodsborough ; Buford's and Kilpatrick's Cavalry Divisions and Huey's Brigade, of Gregg's Cavalry Division, moved from Jones' Cross Roads to Boonsborough ; J. I. Gregg's Cavalry Brigade was moving en-route from Chambersburg to Middletown ; McIntosh’s Brigade of Cavalry and Neill's Brigade of the Sixth Corps, moved from Fairfield to Waynesborough ; Smith's Division, of Couch's command, marched from Newman's Pass to Altodale; Kenly's Brigade, of French's Division, with other troops forwarded by Schenck from Baltimore, reoccupied Maryland Heights; Elliott's and Smith's Brigades, of French's Division, reached Frederick from Washington.
Combats : Skirmishes at Downsville and Funkstown, Md., and at Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell's Corps continued its march with Rodes's Division in the lead followed by Early's and Johnson's Divisions and arrived in Hagerstown about noon. Hill's Corps arrived east of Hagerstown. Longstreet's Corps took up camp about two miles south of Hagerstown. Pickett's Division, Longstreet's Corps arrived in Williamsport and crossed the river with Federal prisoners. The Army rested near Hagerstown for several days strengthening its defenses. Four of Stuart's six Cavalry Brigades marched to Downsville, while Jones's and Robertson's Cavalry Brigades remained near Hagerstown.

Image: Harper's Ferry

06/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 6, 1863

Army of the Potomac
The First Corps marched from Gettysburg to Emmitsburg-; the Fifth Corps from Marsh Run to Moritz's Cross Roads; the Sixth Corps from Fairfield to Emmitsburg, except Neill's (Third) Brigade, of Howe's (Second) Division, which, in conjunction with McIntosh’s Brigade of Cavalry, was left at Fairfeld to pursue the enemy; the Eleventh Corps from Rock Creek to Emmitsburg-; Buford's Cavalry Division from Frederick to Williamsport and thence back to Jones' Cross Roads; Kilpatrick's Cavalry Division and Huey's Brigade, of Gregg-'s Cavalry Division, from Boonsborough, via Haggerstown and Williamsport, to Jones' Cross Roads; McIntosh’s Brigade, of Gregg's Cavalry Division, from Emmitsburg to Fairfield; and J. I. Gregg-'s Brigade, of Gregg-'s Cavalry Division, from Greenwood to Marion; Smith's Division, of Couch's command, moved from Pine Grove to Newman's Pass; Kenly's Brigade, of French's Division, marched from Frederick en-route to Maryland Heights; Elliott's and Smith's Brigades, of French's Division, left Tennallytown, via Washington and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, en-route to Frederick.
Combats : Actions at Hagerstown and Williamsport, Md.

Army of Northern Virginia
The Army on the march to Williamsport. Longstreet's Corps had the advance. Hill's the centre. Ewell's the rear. Rodes' Division, Ewell's Corps, formed the rear guard. Column marched through Waterloo and then to Hagerstown. Longstreet's Corps encamped along Antietam Creek, Hill's between Leitersburg and Hagerstown, Ewell's at Waynesboro. Chambliss's and Robertson's Brigades of Cavalry occupied Hagerstown. Jenkin's Brigade of Cavalry held the road south of Hagerstown and Jones's Brigade of Cavalry advanced south toward Funkstown. Imboden's Brigade of Mounted infantry in defensive positions at Williamsport and attacked by Federal cavalry. With assistance of armed wagoners and wounded men, Federal cavalry was repulsed.

Images: Marker for fighting at Hagerstown on July 6th, and marker at Williamsport for Imboden's defenses.

05/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 5, 1863

Army of Northern Virginia
The Army on the march to the Potomac. Hill’s Corps had the advance. Longstreet’s the centre. Ewell’s the rear. Hood’s Division Longstreet’s Corps started after sunrise. Early’s Division Ewell’s Corps started near noon and formed the rear guard. Fitz Lee’s and Hampton’s Brigades of Cavalry Stuart’s Division the later under Col. Baker marched via Cahstown and Greenwood en route to Williamsport. Chambliss’s and Jenkins’s Brigades of Cavalry under General Stuart marched via Emmitsburg. Robertson’s and Jones’s Brigade of Cavalry held the Jack Mountain Passes. Imboden’s Brigade of Mounted infantry in charge of the wagon trains reached Greencastle in the morning and Williamsport in the afternoon.

Army of the Potomac
Leaving- Gettysburg, the Second Corps marched to Two Taverns ; the Fifth Corps to Marsh Run ; the Sixth Corps to Fairfield; the Eleventh Corps to Rock Creek; the Twelfth Corps to Littlestown ; McIntosh’s Brigade, of Gregg's Cavalry Division to Emmitsburg, and the Artillery Reserve to Littlestown. Buford's Cavalry Division reached Frederick. J. I. Gregg-'s Cavalry Brigade moved from Hunterstown to Greenwood. Kilpatrick's Cavalry Division and Huey's Brigade, of Gregg-'s Cavalry Division, marched from Monterey, via Smithsburg, to Boons- borough.
Combats: Skirmishes at or near Smithsburg, Md., and Green Oak, Mercersburg, Fairfield, Greencastle, Cunningham's Cross Roads, and Stevens' Furnace (or Caledonia Iron Works), Pa.

Images: Marker at the Leitersburg Pike, indicating the site where the 1st Vermont Cavalry captured a number of retreating Confederates. And a view of the mountain passes near this location.

04/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 4, 1863

Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell’s Corps marched before dawn from the base of Culp’s Hill and the streets of Gettysburg to Seminary Ridge and the Army remained in position on that Ridge throughout the day. Soon after dark Hill’s Corps withdrew and began the march via Fairfield and Waynesborough on the Hagerstown Road.
Pickett’s and McLaws’s Divisions Longstreet’s Corps followed during the night.

Army of the Potomac
Gamble's and Devin's Brigades, of Buford's Cavalry Division, marched from Westminster, and Merritt's Reserve Brigade from Gettysburg-, en-route to Frederick ; Huey's Brigade, of Gregg's Cavalry Division, from Westminster, via Emmitsburg, to Monterey ; J. I. Gregg's Cavalry Brigade from Gettysburg to Hunterstown, and Kilpatrick's Cavalry Division from Gettysburg, via Emmitsburg-, to Monterey. Smith's Division, of Couch's command, moved from Carlisle, via Mount Holly, to Pine Grove, and the remainder of Couch's troops from the vicinity of Harrisburg- toward Shippensburg- and Chambersburg. Elliott's and Smith's Brigades, of French's Division, arrived at Washington from Maryland Heights, and moved to Tennallytown. Morris' Brigade, of French's Division, marched from Frederick to Turner's Gap, in South Mountain.
Combats : Action at Monterey Gap, Pa., and skirmishes at Fairfield Gap, Pa., and near Emmitsburg, Md.

Images: Sketch of the Confederate retreat and wagon trains from Gettysburg. Marker for the fighting at Monterey Pass on the evening of July 4.

03/07/2025

On This Day in the Gettysburg Campaign, July 3, 1863

Army of Northern Virginia
Pickett’s Division Longstreet’s Corps arrived on the field early in the morning.
Robertson’s and Jones’s Brigades Stuart’s Cavalry Division marched from Chambersburg via Cashtown and Fairfield to a position on the right flank of the Confederate Army. Jones’s Brigade had a severe fight with the 6th United States Cavalry near Fairfield Penna.
Imboden’s Brigade of Mounted Infantry reached the field at noon.

Army of the Potomac
Gamble's and Devin's Brigades, of Buford's Cavalry Division, moved from Taneytown to Westminster; Merritt's Re- serve Brigade from Emmitsburg- to the field of Gettysburg, and Huey's Brigade, of Gregg's Cavalry Division, from Manchester to Westminster.
Combats : Battle of Gettysburg (third day), and action at Fairfield, Pa.

Images: Field hospital site of the 6th US Cavalry near Fairfield. View of the Union lines on Cemetery Ridge

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