John Stith Pemberton
John Stith Pemberton, believe it or not, is not known as a Civil War hero for his work on the battle field. He is known as a hero for inventing something that changed our world. That invention was Coca-Cola.
During the Civil War, Pemberton was a Confederate Lieutenant Colonel during the Battle of Columbus. Pemberton was injured in the battle, and was treated with morphine to help relieve pain. Because morphine is very addictive, Pemberton developed a morphine addiction. Stith would later exit the war because his wound was too severe. After returning home, Pemberton knew he had an addiction and tried to make a cure. He would first create a product similar to Coca-Cola and call it "Pemberton's French Wine Coca." He would later use this formula to make "Pemberton's French Wine Coca", and make the first bottle of Coca-Cola.
So now, all you Coca-Cola lovers think about this. If the Civil War never happened, the Battle of Columbus would have never happened. And if the Battle of Columbus never happened, John Stith Pemberton would have never been injured and become addicted to morphine. And if never got a morphine addiction, he would never tried to find a cure, thus not creating Coca-Cola.
John Stith Pemberton, believe it or not, is not known as a Civil War hero for his work on the battle field. He is known as a hero for inventing something that changed our world. That invention was Coca-Cola.
During the Civil War, Pemberton was a Confederate Lieutenant Colonel during the Battle of Columbus. Pemberton was injured in the battle, and was treated with morphine to help relieve pain. Because morphine is very addictive, Pemberton developed a morphine addiction. Stith would later exit the war because his wound was too severe. After returning home, Pemberton knew he had an addiction and tried to make a cure. He would first create a product similar to Coca-Cola and call it "Pemberton's French Wine Coca." He would later use this formula to make "Pemberton's French Wine Coca", and make the first bottle of Coca-Cola.
So now, all you Coca-Cola lovers think about this. If the Civil War never happened, the Battle of Columbus would have never happened. And if the Battle of Columbus never happened, John Stith Pemberton would have never been injured and become addicted to morphine. And if never got a morphine addiction, he would never tried to find a cure, thus not creating Coca-Cola.
Francis Barlow
Francis Barlow is known for making one of the biggest climbs in the Civil War. No, he did not climb a mountain or a hill, but by where he was ranked.
At the beginning of the Civil War, Francis Barlow was an ordinary soldier. He would then become a Colonel at the Battle of Seven Pines, Francis Barlow demonstrated exactly what kind of leader he was. During the battle, he and his regiment got separated from the rest of their brigade, but that did not deter young Barlow. He marched his men directly toward the sounds of battle, until he found an enemy to fight. Without hesitation, Barlow led his men in a headlong bayonet charge that broke the Confederate line in front of him. As the enemy was fleeing, Barlow picked up a Confederate battle flag that had been dropped and left behind, and sent it to the rear.
They soon encountered another Confederate defensive line. This line was stronger, and was not ready to run from Barlow and his men. Barlow ordered his men to fire despite the odds. The fight continued until dark. At this point, Barlow had proven himself as a brave leader, but proved himself more at the Battle of Antietam.
During that battle, Barlow, who was still a Colonel, led his men in a charge against the Confederate position at the famous Sunken Road. In this action, they were able to capture about 300 Confederate soldiers, and captured three battle flags (one of which was lost again). After the battle, Barlow admitted that he was shot in the groin in the early fighting.
Two days after the Battle of Antietam, Barlow was promoted to Brigadier General.
So as you can see, Francis Barlow was a brave man, a tough fighter, and a strong leader. He was a great soldier on the battlefield.
Francis Barlow is known for making one of the biggest climbs in the Civil War. No, he did not climb a mountain or a hill, but by where he was ranked.
At the beginning of the Civil War, Francis Barlow was an ordinary soldier. He would then become a Colonel at the Battle of Seven Pines, Francis Barlow demonstrated exactly what kind of leader he was. During the battle, he and his regiment got separated from the rest of their brigade, but that did not deter young Barlow. He marched his men directly toward the sounds of battle, until he found an enemy to fight. Without hesitation, Barlow led his men in a headlong bayonet charge that broke the Confederate line in front of him. As the enemy was fleeing, Barlow picked up a Confederate battle flag that had been dropped and left behind, and sent it to the rear.
They soon encountered another Confederate defensive line. This line was stronger, and was not ready to run from Barlow and his men. Barlow ordered his men to fire despite the odds. The fight continued until dark. At this point, Barlow had proven himself as a brave leader, but proved himself more at the Battle of Antietam.
During that battle, Barlow, who was still a Colonel, led his men in a charge against the Confederate position at the famous Sunken Road. In this action, they were able to capture about 300 Confederate soldiers, and captured three battle flags (one of which was lost again). After the battle, Barlow admitted that he was shot in the groin in the early fighting.
Two days after the Battle of Antietam, Barlow was promoted to Brigadier General.
So as you can see, Francis Barlow was a brave man, a tough fighter, and a strong leader. He was a great soldier on the battlefield.