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In May of 1863, Lieutenant General James Longstreet proposed to President Davis and Secretary of War, Seddon, that his corps in Virginia along with elements of Johnston's western forces reinforce Braxton Bragg in Tennessee. Longstreet suggested an attack by the Army of Tennessee into Ohio in order to draw General Grant from his then siege on Vicksburg, and force the Union armies well back into their own territory. Davis was preoccupied with Lee's plans for Pennsylvania and tabled Longstreet's proposal.
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Where was the confederate invasion union halted in July of 1863?
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
What strategy for the South did Confederate General Edward Porter Alexander propose in 1863?
Confederate General Edward Porter Alexander proposed in 1863 that the Confederacy abandon the idea of trying to protect Confederate territory that was too far away. This would of course mean places such as Vicksburg. Alexander was not the first general to propose this. In February of 1862, General Braxton Bragg believed that a "compact" area of vital places be set for protection. Both he and Alexander believed that a "compacted" Confederacy would create a stronger and more dangerous opponent for the North.
What Confederate general led the Army of Tennessee in June of 1863?
In June of 1863, the Confederate Army of Tennessee was led by General Braxton Bragg. He was the commanding general at the Battle of Chickamauga that resulted in a Southern victory in September, 1863. This battle would rank as one of the bloodiest ones in the US Civil War.
When did the Battle of Chancellorsville end?
The Battle of Chancellorsville was a dramatic victory for the Confederacy. Against heavy odds, Confederate General Robert E. Lee beat Union General Joseph Hooker. The battle was in Virginia and ended on May 6, 1863. It paved the way for Lee's invasion raid on Pennsylvania late in June 1863.
Who was the Confederate general who led two invasions of the north in 1862 and 1863?
Robert E. Lee
Confederate general who led two invasions of the North in 1862 and 1863?
Robert E. Lee.
Who was the Confederate general that General Pickett reported to at the Battle of Gettysburg?
Confederate General Pickett reported to Lieutenant General James Longstreet at the US Civil War Battle of Gettysburg. General Pickett led the infamous Confederate charge that crippled his forces on the last day of the 1863 battle.
What Confederate general was mistakenly shot in 1863?
Lieutenant General Stonewall Jackson was accidentally shot by Confederate soldiers (he was shot by soldiers who were on guard duty) at night. General Jackson underwent the amputation of his arm and died of pneumonia.
When did Union General William Rosencrans begin his offensive against General Braxton Bragg and his forces in Tennessee?
General Rosencrans was successful in preparing his Army of the Cumberland in 1863. He then began his offensive against Confederate General Braxton Bragg in June of 1863.
Did Confederate Major General Braxton Bragg defeat Major General William S. Rosecrans at Chickamauaga in 1863?
Confederate General Braxton Bragg was the victor of the Battle of Chickamauaga in 1863. It was a major Union defeat. It was a costly battle for both sides. In victory the Confederates had 17,000 casualties and the Federals suffered 11,000 casualties.
Who were the leaders in July 1st 1863?
If it is the Battle of Gettysburd you refer to, the Union General George Meade and Confederate General Robert E. Lee fought.
What union commander in December of 1863 was able to fend off Confederate assaults in Knoxville?
Major General Ambrose Burnside
