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“The enemy fought with a determination I have never seen surpassed.” — U.S. Grant
25,000 Union soldiers, with naval cooperation, were needed to overcome about 16,000 Confederates at Fort Donelson.
At Shiloh, victory was secured only when 62,000 Union troops on the second day pushed back about 44,000 Confederates.
At Corinth, after a month of maneuvering, 120,000 Union troops compelled the retreat of about 65,000 Confederates.
In the first campaign against Richmond, 105,000 Union soldiers were held off by about 60,000 Confederates under Johnston and later Lee.
At Vicksburg, 75,000 Union troops, supported by a powerful naval force, conducted a nine‑month campaign against 29,000 Confederate defenders.
At Gettysburg, 93,000 Union troops barely withstood the assault of about 71,000 Confederates under Lee.
At Fredericksburg, 120,000 Union soldiers suffered a bloody repulse from 78,000 Confederates entrenched on the heights.
At Chancellorsville, 133,000 Union troops were defeated by about 60,000 Confederates under Lee and Jackson.
At Antietam, 87,000 Union soldiers were held in check for a day by about 38,000 Confederates.
From Chattanooga to Atlanta, 75,000 Union troops broke the siege of 40,000 Confederates, then pressed on through Georgia.
And finally, in Virginia, 118,000 Union soldiers struggled for a year to wear down about 64,000 Confederates under Lee.
Mission
Anacoco Rangers Camp 1995 is a dedicated nonprofit in Louisiana, honoring the Sons of the Confederacy Veterans. We provide resources about our mission, connect the community through events, and share our leadership's vision. Join us in preserving this important history and connecting with others who share the same passion for remembrance.
Our Current Initiatives
Commemorations
We host annual events dedicated to preserving the legacy of Confederate veterans, ensuring their stories, sacrifices, and history are honored and remembered for generations.
Our Charge
“To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier’s good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish.”
Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General,
United Confederate Veterans,
New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 1906
Community Outreach
Engaging with our local communities is central to our mission. Through meaningful events and outreach, we build relationships that educate, inspire, and deepen understanding of our shared heritage.
Education
Through educational programs, we teach the significance of history and recognize the veterans’ sacrifices, fostering a sense of community awareness and appreciation.