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What relative of Confederate General Albert S Johnston was sent to investigate the loss at the Battle of Shiloh?
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Confederate Jefferson Davis was surprised with the Confederate defeat at the Battle of Shiloh. Jefferson had been in contact with the now late Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston as they planned their concentration of troops on Union forces in Tennessee. Davis sent one of his aids, Colonel William Johnston to investigate what had happened in the aftermath of Shiloh and ask what plans the Confederate generals in the Western Theater had planned. Davis was seeking a way to recover lost Confederate territory. He sent Colonel Johnston, who happened to be the nephew of the fallen Confederate General Albert S. Johnston.
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Who was Joseph Johnston?
Joseph E. Johnston was a General in the Confederate States Army .
Where did Union's General Grant and the Confederate's General Johnston engaged in a terrible battle at in April of 1862?
Shiloh, Tennessee. Johnston was killed - Sidney Johnston, that is, no relation to Joseph E. Johnston.
Who was the confederate leader at Shiloh?
كان ألبرت جونستون قائدًا للقوات الكونفدرالية في معركة شيلوه.
What advantage did Union General Sherman have over Confederate General Johnston in the Georgia campaign of 1864?
General Sherman began his campaign into Georgia with 100,000 troops. His Confederate opponent, General Joseph Johnston commanded only 50,000 troops.
Why was Confederate General Joseph Johnston not relieved of duty by Jefferson Davis?
When Confederate General Joseph Johnston refused to obey the orders of the Confederate Secretary of War, James Seddon, President Davis had every reason to relieve Johnston of duty. Despite the past disagreements with Johnston, and what would turn out to be future disagreements, President Davis did not fire Johnston. Instead, recognizing his good points, Davis tried to help him. He did so by exploring with him the possibility of a campaign into Kentucky.
Who was JE Johnston?
Confederate General Joseph Eggleston Johnston.
Who was Joseph Johnston?
Joseph E. Johnston was a General in the Confederate States Army .
Why did Union General William T Sherman allow the Confederate Secretary of War to help Confederate General Johnston negotiate Johnston's surrender?
After the first meeting of Union General Sherman and Confederate General Johnston to negotiate Johnston's surrender, Johnston asked that in their next meeting, the Confederate Secretary of War. John C. Breckinridge be present. Sherman objected to having a political appointee of the Confederacy to join the next meeting. Johnston countered by reminding Sherman that Breckinridge was also a major general in the Confederate army. Based on that, Sherman agreed to allow Breckinridge to attend the next surrender meeting.
What confederate commanding general was killed at Shiloh?
Sidney Johnston
Confederate General A S Johnston was killed at what battle?
Shiloh
Where did Union's General Grant and the Confederate's General Johnston engaged in a terrible battle at in April of 1862?
Shiloh, Tennessee. Johnston was killed - Sidney Johnston, that is, no relation to Joseph E. Johnston.
Who was the confederate leader at Shiloh?
كان ألبرت جونستون قائدًا للقوات الكونفدرالية في معركة شيلوه.
The Union's General Grant and the Confederate's General Johnston engaged in a terrible battle at?
shiloh
Who was the leader at Shiloh?
The Confederate leader at Shiloh was General Albert Sidney Johnston when they attacked General Grant's army. General Johnston was killed during the battle.
Who was the confederate commander at the battle of Shiloh?
General Albert Sidney Johnston
Where did the Union's General Grant and the Confederate's general Johnston engage in a terrible battle at?
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What Confederate general had been the Quartermaster General for the US Army?
Confederate General Joseph Johnston had been the Army's Quartermaster General before the US Civil War. When Johnston joined the Confederacy, he was replaced by Montgomery Meigs.Both men were West Point graduates.
