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Why was grants wilderness campaign successful despite the high casualty toll?
The Wilderness was a battle, not a campaign. It was the first battle of the Overland Campaign (May 1864). Lee had won this battle, but Grant did not retreat. He hung on Lee's flank and eventually crowded him into a corner.
What tactics were used in the battle of chancellorsville?
Hooker brought a massive army south, hoping to threaten Richmond or bring Lee to open battle where his vastly numerical superiority would crush the Confederates. However, Lee sent Jackson's corps on a flank march, which hit Hooker's right flank like a thunderbolt, rolling the Union right up like a wet blanket. Hooker lost his nerve, and retreated.
Which 2 buildings flank the Ellipse?
The White House and the Washington Monument both flank the Ellipse.
What type of war did grant fight against lee at the wilderness campaign?
The Battle of the Wilderness was the first battle in the Overland Campaign. Grant lost this battle, but instead of retreating, clung on to Lee's flank, and eventually shunted him into a corner at Petersburg, where he besieged him till he ran out of manpower. (Grant had ended the system of prisoner-exchange).
What does flank mean in the Civil War?
The word "Flank" means the same in any war - it means the exposed sides of an army/navy vulnerable to attack by the enemy .
Use flank in a sentence?
The soldiers prepared to flank the enemy from both sides during the battle.
In the second Battle of Bull Run what were some of the tactics used?
Some tactics used in the second battle of Bull Run were left flank and right flank.
What does flank mean in the battle of marathon?
The "flank" when referred to in these terms means the side or sides. Therefore you would be instructed to protect the left or right flank (side) or to protect the flank (both side)
What is left flank?
Left side.
Where is left flank on humans?
The left flank is on the left side between the top of the hip bone and the lowest ribs. It is a place where very little protects the intestines but muscle and fat.
What are the release dates for Battle Plan Under Fire - 2004 Flank Attack - 1.17?
Battle Plan Under Fire - 2004 Flank Attack - 1.17 was released on: USA:2004
What do you call the extreme right or left of an element?
Flank
Who was the flank in the Battle of Gettysburg?
someone needs to answer this, its a really goodquestion to ask.
Can you call left flank march while at mark time march?
No
What is the region of the abdomen that includes the waist on the right or left side called?
flank
Severe cervical central stenosis with left arm tingling, pain on entire left flank, numbness in foot?
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What are the places in the story world where there is an apple?
On the wooden boxes, flank the doorway. At left is an acacia.
