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Hood was a major general (two stars) at Gettysburg. The usual position of a two star general is commanding a division. A division has in it several brigades, each commanded by a brigadier general (one star). Hood was commanding a division in the 1st Corp of Lee's Army. The first corps was commanded by Lieutenant General (three stars) Longstreet.
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∙ 13y agoYes, Hood was a division commander in Longstreet's corps at Gettysburg, and also two months later at Chickamauga.
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What injury to Confederate General John Bell Hood may have hampered his ability to lead at the Battle of Chicamauga?
The Corps of Confederate General John Bell Hood was in the Confederate Order of Battle at Chickamauga. He, however had his arm in a sling from a wound suffered at the Battle of Gettysburg. During the Chickamauga, he received a wound to his leg which later had to be removed.
What Union General replaced the fallen General John F Reynolds at the Battle of Gettysburg?
When Union General John Fulton Reynolds was killed on July 1, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg, he was replaced by General Abner Doubleday. Doubleday had been the commander of the 3rd division.
Who was General Reynold and what did he do at the Battle of Gettysburg?
Major General John Fulton Reynolds, the commander of the First Corps of the Army of the Potomac who was killed in the first days battles at Gettysburg.
What did john Reynolds do in Gettysburg?
what did reynolds do at gettysburg .
Who was the first General killed at Gettysburg?
The first general officer killed at the Battle of Gettysburg was Lt. General John Reynolds (I Corp Commander, Army of the Potomac, USA) while forming the line of Merdith's Brigade 500 yards west of the the Lutheren Seminary. He was shot by a Confederate sharpshooter within 10 minutes of Union Infantry arriving on the field.
What was john bell hoods nickname?
His friends called him sam
What injury to Confederate General John Bell Hood may have hampered his ability to lead at the Battle of Chicamauga?
The Corps of Confederate General John Bell Hood was in the Confederate Order of Battle at Chickamauga. He, however had his arm in a sling from a wound suffered at the Battle of Gettysburg. During the Chickamauga, he received a wound to his leg which later had to be removed.
What challenges did John Bell Hood overcome?
Confederate General John Bell Hood , at the Battle of Gettysburg , was severely wounded permanently crippling his left arm and at Chickamauga he was gain wounded and suffered the loss of his right leg . ~ Look to the related link below for further information regarding John Bell Hood .
What has the author John Mitchell Vanderslice written?
John Mitchell Vanderslice has written: 'Italian architecture, 1750-1914' 'Gettysburg' -- subject(s): Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863
Who were the leaders for the North of the Battle of Gettysburg?
George G. Meade and John F. Reynolds .
What was the Federal who died on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg?
If your talking about Generals it was John Reynolds.
Which side did General John Buford fight on in the Battle of Gettysburg?
He was a Union cavalry general.
What Union General replaced the fallen General John F Reynolds at the Battle of Gettysburg?
When Union General John Fulton Reynolds was killed on July 1, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg, he was replaced by General Abner Doubleday. Doubleday had been the commander of the 3rd division.
What calvary officer fought Henry Heth in the battle of Gettysburg fight?
Brig. Gen. John Buford
Who was the confederate leader who led a daring charge at the battle of Gettysburg?
George Picket, John B. Hood.
Who was General Reynold and what did he do at the Battle of Gettysburg?
Major General John Fulton Reynolds, the commander of the First Corps of the Army of the Potomac who was killed in the first days battles at Gettysburg.
How old was Confederate General John Bell Hood when he was given command of the Army of Tennessee?
General John Bell Hood was 33 years old when President Jefferson Davis appointed him to command the Army of Tennessee. Bell had worked his way up the ranks. He was a West Point (USMA) graduate and was severely wounded. He was born in Kentucky. At the Battle of Gettysburg his wound there permanently disabled his left arm and at the Battle of Chickamaugua, his leg wound forced it to be amputated. Hood could only mount his horse with help and he was strapped onto the saddle.
