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What is the relationship with Robert e lee and Joseph johnston?
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Lee was made commander of the Army of Northern Virginia after Johnston had been badly wounded and hospitalised.
Later, Lee and Johnston commanded the only two sizeable Confederate armies that were left. Grant told Sherman to tackle Johnston (later Hood), while Grant himself would go for Lee.
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Why did Robert E Lee take over command for Joseph E Johnston during the Peninsula campaign?
Because Johnston was badly wounded and out of the fight for many months.
Who resigned from the US army to join the confederates during the civil war?
The top five were Samuel Cooper, Sidney Johnston, Robert E. Lee, Joseph E. Johnston, P.G.T. Beauregard.
Why was General Robert E. Lee asked to replace General Joseph A. Johnston in the midst of the Peninsula campaign in 1862?
Confederate General Johnston was badly wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines. Aside from that, Lee was the better General. Johnston gave up ground when he did not have to, and he did not work and play well with others.
Who was the better general Robert E Lee or Joseph E Johnston?
General Joseph Johnston was a better defense minded general (as was the genius Longstreet) and thus better suited for that war. Unfortunately, Johnston was not liked by President Davis. However, he and Lee were admired greatly by their men. Both were excellent logisticians. Johnston was more of a believer in a defensive war, while Lee gets the nod on offensive strategy. While in command of the Confederate army in Virginia, Johnston was wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines in May 1862. Lee was promoted into Johnston's position of command while Johnston was in recovery, so we'll never really know. Johnston may very well have finished the war stronger than Lee.
Why did Union General George B McClellan prefer to fight against General Robert E. Lee rather than Joseph Johnston?
During the Peninsula campaign, Union General George B. McClellan learned that Robert E. Lee had replaced the wounded Confederate General Joseph Johnston. In his memoirs, McClellan wrote that he was glad at the prospect of engaging Lee. McClellan wrote that Lee was too cautious and weak. And, that Lee lacked the moral fiber to use firmness in battlefield actions.
Who are some generals in the civil war?
Robert E. Lee, Joseph Johnston, and Ulyss Grant
What confederate general was wounded at fair oaks?
Joseph E. Johnston. He was replaced by Robert E. Lee.
Three important leaders in confederate army?
Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson Joseph E. Johnston
You were the commander of the confederate forces born in 1807?
Both Robert E. Lee and Joseph Johnston were born in 1807.
Why did Robert E Lee take over command for Joseph E Johnston during the Peninsula campaign?
Because Johnston was badly wounded and out of the fight for many months.
Who was the confederate commander for the peninsular campaign?
Joseph E. Johnston - until he was badly wounded, and had to be replaced by Robert E. Lee.
What commander was seriously wounded in the Fair Oak Campaign?
Joseph E. Johnston. He was hospitalised, and had to be replaced by Robert E. Lee.
Who were the commanders of the south in the civil war?
Sidney Johnston Joseph E. Johnston Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg James Longstreet Stonewall Jackson John Hood
Who were three Virginian leaders during the civil war?
Robert Edward Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Joseph Eggleston Johnston.
Who resigned from the US army to join the confederates during the civil war?
The top five were Samuel Cooper, Sidney Johnston, Robert E. Lee, Joseph E. Johnston, P.G.T. Beauregard.
Why was General Robert E. Lee asked to replace General Joseph A. Johnston in the midst of the Peninsula campaign in 1862?
Confederate General Johnston was badly wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines. Aside from that, Lee was the better General. Johnston gave up ground when he did not have to, and he did not work and play well with others.
Who was leader of confederates at Battle of Fair Oaks?
Joseph E. Johnston. This was the battle where he was badly wounded and had to be replaced. The incoming commander was Robert E. Lee.
