Tag: october 31 1862

October 31, 1862 The Confederate offensive of 1862 resulted in defeats at Antietam, Perryville and Corinth.  What would happen if the battles of Antietam and Perryville had not taken place?  What if Van Dorn had not risked everything attacking Corinth?  Over estimating the size of armies is endemic in 1862.  Yes, my numbers for Lee, […]