LIST OF DIAGRAMS.
| Page | |
| Bull Run Battle-Ground | [60] |
| The Fight at Blackburn’s Ford | [62] |
| The Country around Fort Henry and Fort Donelson | [69] |
| Fort Henry | [81] |
| Fort Donelson | [95] |
| The Attack on McClernand | [114] |
| The Second Engagement | [123] |
| The Charge of Lauman’s Brigade | [128] |
| Pittsburg Landing and Vicinity | [155] |
| Disposition of Troops at the Beginning of the Battle | [173] |
| The Fight at the Ravine | [208] |
| A Rebel Torpedo | [230] |
| Island No. 10 | [239] |
| A Mortar | [248] |
| The Naval Fight at Memphis | [295] |
MILITARY TERMS.
Abatis.—Trees cut down, their branches made sharp, and used to block a road, or placed in front of fortifications.
Advance.—Any portion of an army which is in front of the rest.
Aides-de-camp.—Officers selected by general officers to assist them in their military duties.
Ambulances.—Carriages for the sick and wounded.
Battery.—A battery consists of one or more pieces of artillery. A full battery of field artillery consists of six cannon.
Battalion.—A battalion consists of two or more companies, but less than a regiment.