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What was the gun the troopers used in the Gettysburg battle against the confederate infantry?
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Who ran an illfited charge at gettysburg?
George Pickett led the ill-fated charge known as Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. The charge took place on July 3, 1863, and was a Confederate infantry assault against Union forces. Pickett's Charge ultimately failed and resulted in heavy losses for the Confederate Army.
Confederate General who advised Lee against the initial attack at Gettysburg?
James Longstreet
Why did they pick to fight at Gettysburg?
Actually Gettysburg wasn't picked at all Pipe Creek was the intended stopping point. Gettysburg just happens to be where Cavalry brigades under John Buford took a defensive action against Confederate Infantry under Henry Heth and Joseph R Davis from the west. while Forces under Jubal Early and John B. Gordon attacked from The North.
What battle a disastrous charge against forces hold the cemetery ridge tp confederate defeat?
I believe it was Battle of Gettysburg
In the battle of Gettysburg who led the battle?
Confederate general Robert E. Lee led his army of Northern Virginia against Major union general Meade's Army of the Potomac in the Battle of Gettysburg.
The three-day Battle of Gettysburg resulted in?
the Confederate elections of 1863 to turn sharply against supporters of Jefferson Davis. Henretta, pg. 426.
Why did the battle happen in Alabama against union and confederate army?
Gettysburg took place in Pennsylvania, not Alabama, though Alabama troops did take part.
What was the result of a Union calvary charge at Cedar Mountain in 1862?
On August 9, 1862, the cavalry brigade of Union General George D. Bayard was made against a Confederate infantry unit. Infantry gunfire ended the charge. It was a Rebel victory.
What was Phil Sheridan's role in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Phil Sheridan played a crucial role in the Battle of Gettysburg as the commander of the Union cavalry. He was responsible for launching a successful counterattack on the third day of the battle against Confederate forces, helping to secure a Union victory. Sheridan's leadership and aggressive tactics played a significant role in shaping the outcome of the battle.
Why did the minors get charged with treason?
because they were at the stockade and they were against the troopers
Did the people of Gettysburg want the union to win the battle?
Yes they did. Many of them joined Union skirmishers in fighting against Confederate forces which were attempting to seize the town on July 2, acting as snipers.
What Civil War hero figure who passed away before war's end?
Brigadier General John Buford was the calvary officer at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. He and his small brigade of dismounted troopers held off the Confederate Corps of General A.P. Hill for several hours until relieved by the Union 1st Corps of Major General John Reynolds. Buford was considered the hero of Gettysburg because of his defense against overwhleming forces. His health fell shortly afterward and he died in 1864 before the Civil War ended.
