During the Civil War, soldiers in this state were trained at a facility named for Governor Thomas Moore.
During the Civil War, soldiers in this state were trained at a facility named for Governor Thomas Moore. One battle in this state halted the advance of Nathaniel Banks' Red River Campaign, and that battle was a victory for Richard Taylor. In addition to the Battle of Mansfield, other battles in this state were fought at Pleasant Hill and Port Hudson. It's not Pennsylvania, but Harry Hays commanded this state's Tiger Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg. After the siege of this state's largest city, its women were subject to Butler's General Order 28, which regarded them as prostitutes for disrespecting Union officers. The most notable general from this state commanded the Confederate Army during the Battle of Fort Sumter; that commander was P.G.T. Beauregard. For 10 points, name this birthplace of General Alfred Mouton, a southern U.S. state with capital at Baton Rouge.
During the Civil War, soldiers in this state were trained at a facility named for Governor Thomas Moore.
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