How did Union General John Schofield contribute to the Union victory in the US Civil War?

Answer 1

Union General John Schofield graduated 7th in his class at West Point. During the US Civil War he held several important commands. He became responsible for all military affairs in Missouri, keeping that crucial state in the Union. He was also head of the Army of the Ohio, and under General Sherman, helped in the Atlanta campaign. Later he defeated Confederate General John Bell Hood in the Battle of Franklin, in Tennessee. He had a remarkable military career. The highlights were, and included here are the ones first mentioned:

1. Schofield assisted Nathanial Lyon in taking control of St. Louis;

2. He commanded troops in Nashville and became head of the Army of the Ohio;

3. Commanded troops under Sherman in the Atlanta campaign;

4. Helped prevent his West Point friend, Confederate General Hood's attempt to recapture Tennessee;

5. Holding off Hood was his largest independent action of the war; and

6. He was transferred East and captured two cities in North Carolina.

After the war he eventually became Secretary of War.