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William T. Anderson (c. 1840 – October 26, 1864), known by the nickname "Bloody Bill" Anderson, was a soldier who was one of the deadliest and most notorious Confederate guerrilla leaders in the American Civil War.
Jan 31, 2022 · William T. Anderson became known as the deadliest Confederate raider of the Civil War after perpetrating several horrific massacres in Kansas and Missouri.
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Jan 26, 2024 · William T. Anderson, also known as “Bloody Bill” Anderson, was a notorious Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War. His legacy and impact on the war are still felt today, as he was known for his brutal tactics and ruthless raids on Union forces and sympathizers.
Bloody Bill’s Death. Anderson’s violent pillages, attacks, and murders came to an end at Albany, Missouri, on October 26th, 1864—one month after he carried out a systemic massacre at Centralia, Missouri, on September 27 of 22 unarmed Union troops who had been on their way home on furlough.
Feb 13, 2018 · Share This Article. His ruthless nature earned his moniker— and obscured a flair for strategy. As armies march across America from 1861 to 1865, other combatants shot soldiers from ambush and terrorized civilians of opposing loyalties in a fierce guerrilla war.
Oct 26, 2014 · ALBANY — William T. “Bloody Bill” Anderson rode headlong into an ambush, dying at age 25 in a crossfire that showed Union troops had adopted guerrilla tactics to fight the terrorist rebels. The...
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William T. Anderson (c. 1840 – October 26, 1864), known by the nickname " Bloody Bill " Anderson, was a soldier who was one of the deadliest and most notorious Confederate guerrilla leaders in the American Civil War.
