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Yes, although he was General-in-Chief, he occupied a mobile headquarters travelling with the Army of the Potomac, commanded by General Meade.
Some say that Meade should have taken the surrender, as it was his army that had beaten Lee. But as Lee had been promoted General-in-Chief of the Confederates, it was reasonable that his opposite number, US Grant, should do the honours.
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When General Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox?
Appomatox
What war ended at Appomatox Virginia?
Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virgina surrendered after the Appomatox Courthouse battle to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, thus ending the Civil War.
Where did you general Robert E. Lee surrender to general Ulysses S. Grant?
Appomatox Courthouse
Was Robert e lee the only general in the battle of Appomatox court house?
no
Was the surrender at Appomattox Court house the last 'battle'?
The surrender at the Appomatox Courthouse, was the last battle and final engagment of the Civil War. It took place on April 9, 1865 between Genral Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant.
Who won the appomatox court house battle?
The "battle" at Appomatox Courthouse, fought on April 8 and 9, 1865, was won by the U.S. forces under Generals Grant and Sheridan. On April 8 U.S. forces succeeded in cutting off Confederate Gen. Lee's escape route to the west. On April 9 the U.S. forces turned back Lee's efforts to break through. The action was a prelude to Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomatox Courthouse later in the day of April 9.
Is Galveston the last battle of the civil war?
No, it was the Battle of Appomatox Courthouse.
How long did general Ulysses S. Grant serve in the war?
The entire war, ending with his acceptance of Gen. Robert Lee at the Appomatox Court House in April, 1865.
Although the battle of Shiloh seemed to be a victory for the north why was the apparent winner general grant highly criticized?
General Grant was criticized for the Battle of Shiloh Church because of how many casualties there were during the battle. There were reports that General Grant had been drunk during the first part of the battle.
Inn which battle did General Lee surrender to General Grant?
The Battle of Appomattox River. After having been encircled at Appomattox Station, Lee launched on April 9th 1865 a desperate assault to break through and open the route to Lynchburg. The attack was repulsed and the same day, at 4 PM, Lee surrendered his sword and the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House.
What general was briefly relieved of command after the Battle of Shiloh?
general grant
Who was the union general won at the Battle of Vicksburg?
Ulysses S. Grant won the siege of Vicksburg.
