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Yes, Longstreet and Lee worked together at Antietam, although Longstreet was subordinate to Lee. He commanded one of the two army corps of the Army of Northern Virginia present at the battle.

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Who was James Longstreet's commander?

His commander was General Robert E. Lee


Was James Longstreet at the Battle of Little Round Top?

After Jackson' death at Chancellorsville, Longstreet became Lee's top field commander. He was determined to impose his idea of moving the army to the right to interpose the rebels between Washington and the Union army, forcing them to attack fortified rebel lines. Lee considered the plan, then decided against it. Longstreet was sullen and sulky after, and told Lee he thought Pickett's charge would fail, which it did. Whether or not if Longstreet's plan would have wprked remains a debate to this day.


What major US Civil War battles did Confederate General James Longstreet fight in?

General Robert E Lee and General James Longstreet were actually great friends, but at the Battle of Gettysburg they had a big disagreement on how to attack the Union Army which they had surrounded. Lee wanted to go with a frontal attack which was what the Union had been doing and failing at for the past 3 years. Longstreet wanted to take the defensive route and stay back and let them attack them. The frontal attack that Lee ordered was practically suicidal and began the end of the Confederacy. This battle proved that Lee was human and made mistakes just like everybody else. He admitted that he was wrong and even offered to resign as commander after the battle. Longstreet was ultimately right, but Longstreet remained good friends. That was the only real conflict known in history between General Longstreet and General Lee.


What did James Longstreet do during the civil war?

He commanded the I Corp of Lee's Army. On July 2nd he successfully attacked and driven back Gen. Sickle's III Union Corp from their positions of the Peach Trees and Wheat Field but failed to capture the Little Round Top. That allowed the left flank of the Federal line of not being outflanked.


Who led the victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville?

The Confederate Army won this battle under the leadership of General Robert E. Lee.

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Who was the confeterate leader at the battle of Antietam?

General Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate army at the Battle of Antietam, known in the south as the Battle of Sharpsburg.


Who was the leader of Battle of Antietam?

The commander of the Confederate army at Antietam was General Robert E. Lee.


Robert E. Lee lost a battle at?

Antietam Gettysburg


Which side in the Battle of Antietam was Robert E. Lee on?

he was on the south


Who was the confederate genral of the Antietam battle?

Robert E. Lee


Who was the confederate commander of the Antietam battle?

Robert E. Lee


Who was the confederate leader in the Battle of Antietam?

The commander of the Confederate army at Antietam was General Robert E. Lee.


Who was the confederate commander at Antietam?

The Confederate Army was commanded by General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Antietam.


Who commanded the confederates at Antietam?

The Confederate Army was commanded by General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Antietam.


Who was the confederate leader of Battle of Antietam?

The commander of the Confederate army at Antietam was General Robert E. Lee.


Who was the confederate general at the Battle of Antietam?

General Robert E. Lee


Did Robert lee survie the Battle of Antietam?

Yes. He survived the war.