Looking for NC's Civil War: Bentonville

In March 1865, recently re-appointed Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston planned one more final assault.  The Union army under Gen. William T. Sherman had split his army, and the two wings were a day apart. If Johnston could move quickly, he might be able to overpower his adversary. We all know that while Johnston's attack met with some success, he was unable to complete his mission, and the Federals brought in reinforcements. The Confederates were forced to withdraw.

There were numerous Tar Heel regiments under Johnston's command. They included:

1st North Carolina Battalion Heavy Artillery

8th North Carolina Troops

10th North Carolina Battalion

13th Battalion North Carolina Light Artillery

17th North Carolina Troops

20th Battalion North Carolina Junior Reserves

31st North Carolina Troops

36th North Carolina Troops

40th North Carolina Troops

42nd North Carolina Troops

50th North Carolina Troops

51st North Carolina Troops

58th North Carolina Troops

60th North Carolina Troops

61st North Carolina Troops

66th North Carolina Troops

70th North Carolina Troops (1st North Carolina Junior Reserves)

71st North Carolina Troops (2nd North Carolina Junior Reserves)

72nd North Carolina Troops (3rd North Carolina Junior Reserves)

77th North Carolina Troops (7th Senior Reserves)

Adam's Battery

Confederate losses for the battle totaled 2,606.

I took this photo of the Confederate monument at Bentonville in September 2006.