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James Longtreet and his family were in Mew Mexico when the US Civil War broke out. He wrote many letters to various Confederate state governors seeking a commission in the new Confederate army.Through persistence, he was able to meet with Confederate President Jefferson Davis in June of 1861. Both he and Davis were West Point graduates and both served in the Mexican War where Longstreet had been wounded. Davis offered Longstreet a commission as a brigadier general. He accepted and was sent to Northern Virginia for his first assignment.
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What Confederate general was a key to the South's victory at Chickamauga?
Based on the maneuvers of Union General Rosencrans, the Confederate army under Braxton Bragg had to resort to frontal assaults. On September 20, 1863, Confederate General James Longstreet was able to break through the Union lines and all but end the Union's chances for a victory.
What problem did Confederate General James Longstreet have in the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Confederate General James Longstreet was hampered in his plans to assault Union troops on July 2 1863 because of an unforeseen delay. Longstreet's plan for July 2, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg was to make an assault as early as possible on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Although the head of his army approached the soon to be battle zone at 7 am, a good deal of his army was almost three hours behind his leading column. As a result of this, Longstreet's assault did not begin until the late afternoon. Because of this delay, Union General Meade was able to bring in reinforcements which gave Meade a numerical superiority.
What was Robert E. Lee plan for the Spring of 1864?
Confederate General Robert E. Lee has plans for the Spring of 1864. His goal was to give whatever aid he could to General Longstreet, and have Longstreet invade Kentucky. Lee believed that the operation would take the Federals by surprise. Once in Kentucky Longstreet could supply himself.Lee also believed that Longstreet could cut General Grant's communication lines. To be able to move quickly, he envisioned that Longstreet could move faster if he placed infantrymen on horseback.
What became an annoying problem for Union General George B McClellan as he organized and drilled his Army of the Potomac in Washington DC?
The semi-blockade of the lower Potomac River set by Confederate artillery banks seemed to elude McClellan's attention. This problem was basically solved when Confederate General Longstreet, abandoned the "blockade" as he was sure he would not be able to sustain it.
Is kentucky a confederate state?
No. When Braxton Bragg invaded it, he was able to set up a Confederate government, but it collapsed as soon as he retreated.
What did the confederate side do?
Killed people to be able to keep slaves
Why is the battle of Gettyburg considered a turning point in the civil war?
Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.Because the Union Army caused so much damage and Confederate casualties that the Confederacy was no longer able to operate offensively.
What were the consequences to the Union if the Battle of Gettysburg was a Confederate victory?
The Confederate Army would have been able to attack Washington DC from the north. It would have left much of the area undefended. The Confederate Army would have been able to re-supply from many of the area's farms and factories.
What union commander was able to fend off confederate assaults in Knoxville?
Ambrose Burnside
What can be said of the Confederate army during the Wilderness Campaign?
It was not able to rest and heal after a battle.
What can be said the Confederate Army during the wilderness campaign?
It was not able to rest and heal after a battle.
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