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What civil war general devised a plan to attack general hooker from all sides?
Robert E. Lee
Confederate General who advised Lee against the initial attack at Gettysburg?
James Longstreet
Is General Lee single?
No, General Lee is not single.
Who was Robert E. Lee and ulysess s grant?
Lee and Grant were officers in the US Army under General Wainwright in the attack and defeat of Mexico under general Santa Ana. Later, they were leaders on opposite sides during the US Civil War.
Where was General Lee's greatest victory?
In May 1863, Genral Robert E. Lee fought and defeated the Unions Army again in Chancellorsville, by splittting his army and delivering a flanking attack on the Unions army while General Robert E. Lee's army was outnumbered two to one. This is said to be his greatest victory.
How did general Lee died?
heart attack
General Grant and his army set out to attack Lee and take?
Richmond
Was General Lee successful in leading an attack against British?
yes
What civil war general devised a plan to attack general hooker from all sides?
Robert E. Lee
Confederate General who advised Lee against the initial attack at Gettysburg?
James Longstreet
General lee marched toward Pennsylvania to make a surprise attack on Washington d.c. from the?
north
Why did general lee head north into Pennsylvania?
(A) General Lee wanted to take the pressure off General Grant's attack on Vicksburg, Miss. which would give the Union complete control of the Mississippi river, if Gen. Grant won the battle, (which he did). Gen. Lee hoped an attack in Penn. would take Union soldiers from Vicksburg, and that if Gen. Lee defeated Gen. Meade in Penn., then (B) Gen. Lee could attack Washington DC. (like the English did in the War of 1812), and Gen. Lee might even force President Lincoln to surrender the war against the South. (C) There were not a lot of Union soldiers in Penn. and an attack there by Gen. Lee would be totally unexpected, and give Gen. Lee the element of surprise.
What caused General George B McClellan to not attack the Confederate army on September 16 1862?
General George B. McClellan had an excellent chance on September 16, 1862 to attack General Lee's undermanned army. He sent a telegram to General in Chief, Henry W. Halleck that it was too late in the day to assault the Southern forces lined in battle formation near the Antietam Creek. By delaying a day, it allowed General Lee's remaining forces to join with Lee's army and increase its strength.
What was the reaction of Confederate General Robert E Lee when units of the Army of the Potomac were being sent to reinforce General Pope?
When General Robert E. Lee learned that the Army of the Potomac was withdrawing from the Peninsula to reinforce Pope's army, Lee sought to take advantage of the fact that Richmond was safe from attack via the Peninsula. Lee concentrated most of his forces on the Rappahannock River. With this concentration, Lee sought to turn Pope's army. General Pope was unsure of Lee's intentions, as Lee had General James Longstreet troops to distract Pope. At the same time he sent Jackson's forces to attack Pope's right flank. With Pope's army thoroughly confused, Lee moved north of the Rappahannock River to gain access to supplies that had been foraging there for supplies.
How did Union General Meade plan to attack the Army of Northern Virginia in late 1863?
General Meade planned to attack the Army of Northern Virginia by mounting an assault of Lee's right flank and the rear of Lee's army. His plan was working well when after crossing the Rappahannock River, he captured two Confederate brigades. Lee realized that Meade was attempting a surprise attack and place his army between two forces of the Confederate army. Lee became aware of Meade's plans and effectively made moves that removed Meade's threat.
Where did General Lee attack the Union to try to stop pressure on the capital?
Several Battles were fought. They are Known as the seven days battles.
How was General lee able to win the Battle of Chancellorsville?
Taking advantage of Hooker's caution, Lee sent Jackson's corps on an attack on Hooker's exposed right flank. The attack rolled up the Eleventh Corps, and sent the federal army down to defeat.
