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What did US Civil War generals Stonewall Jackson and George B McClellan have in common prior to 1861?
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Prior to the US Civil War, generals Stonewall Jackson and George B. McClellan graduated from the USMA, West Point in the same year. They would face each others armies during the early campaigns of the US Civil War.
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What was one thing that Confederate General Stonewall Jackson have in common with Union General George B McClellan?
US Civil War generals Stonewall Jackson and George B. McClellan both graduated in the same class at West Point. This was the class of 1846. McClellan ranked second in the class and Jackson ranked 17th. The class totaled 59 graduates. Both men would become US Civil War legends.
What five generals fought for the union and five that fought for the confederacy?
Five union. US Grant George McClellan George Meade Phillip Sheridan WT Sherman Five Confederate. Robert E Lee James Longstreet Thomas J "Stonewall" Jackson AP Hill Jeb Stuart
How did Confederate General Stonewall Jackson aid in disrupting the Peninsula campaign of General George B McClellan?
In 1862, as Confederate General Joseph Johnston was concentrating his coastal forces at Richmond, Stonewall Jackson played an important role. With a rapid march covering 170 miles, Jackson beat the first wave of 13,000 Federals and gained the attention of another 60,000. He was able to operate with interior lines. Stonewall Jackson became a thorn in McClellan's plans.
What was the number of West Point graduates of the class of 1846 that served as generals in the US Civil War for the North?
The West Point class of 1846 was one of the most distinguished in the academies history. Among the best graduates was George B. McClellan and "Stonewall" Jackson. Of that class 12 served as generals for the Union and 10 served for the Confederacy.
How did the actions of confederate general stonewall Jackson at the bull run lead to General George McClellan taking charge of the Union army?
Jackson led a determined stand against the Union Army
How did the actions of confederate general stonewall Jackson at bull run lead to General George McClellan taking charge of the Union army?
Jackson led a determined stand against the Union Army
Did George McClellan have any advice for other generals?
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How did George B McClellan deal with the confederate states?
George b McClellan was a Union general. All the generals do is command their troops.
How did the actions of the confederate general stonewall Jackson at bull run lead to general George b McClellan taking charge of union army?
Jackson led a determined stand against the Union Army
How did the actions of confederate general stonewall Jackson at bull run lead to general George B. McClellan's taking charge of the union army?
Jackson led a determined stand against the Union Army
How did the actions of confederate general stonewall Jackson at the bull run lead to general george b mcclellan taking charge of the union army?
Jackson led a determined stand against the Union Army
How did the actions of the confederate general stonewall Jackson at bull run lead to general george b mcclellan taking charge of the union army?
Jackson led a determined stand against the Union Army
