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What was the number of West Point graduates of the class of 1846 that served as generals in the US Civil War for the North?
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The West Point class of 1846 was one of the most distinguished in the academies history. Among the best graduates was George B. McClellan and "Stonewall" Jackson. Of that class 12 served as generals for the Union and 10 served for the Confederacy.
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How many West Point graduates served the Union during the US Civil War?
The West Point class of 1846 was one of the most distinguished classes in the history of West Point. Among the outstanding graduating cadets were George B. McClellan and Stonewall Jackson. 12 graduates became generals for the Union and 10 became generals for the Confederacy.
Who was the president also northern general in the civil war?
Ulysses S. Grant. There were other Presidents who served in the Civil War but I don't think any were generals.
Number of civil war generals politically appointed?
Too many to list
What war besides the Civil War had both Grant and Lee served in?
The Mexican War (1846-48). Many men who were Civil War generals were junior officers in the Mexican War.
When was Civil War Generals II created?
Civil War Generals II was created in 1997.
When did Civil War Generals II happen?
Civil War Generals II happened in 1997.
What two active generals in the US Civil War had published their views on the conduct of warfare in the 19th century?
Two USMA graduates and active generals in the US Civil War had published their views on warfare in the 19th century. Confederate General Pierre Beauregard and Union General Henry Halleck each published their ideas on 19th century warfare prior to the outbreak of the US Civil War.
Number one killer in the civil war?
The number one killer in the Civil War was dysentery. This caused severe dehydration and diarrhea and many soldiers died from bowel disorders.
Civil war general who cut his teeth in Mexican war?
There were many Civil War Generals who served in the Mexican American War. Among them were Robert E. Lee, US Grant, William T. Sherman, Winfield Scott
Who were the generals on the union army in the civil war?
Notably , U.S. Grant ~ look to the related link below for a list of generals in the Civil War .
How many Confederate soldiers served in the American Civil War?
Due to missing records, an accurate accounting of the number who served for the Confederacy is not available. Estimates are that between 700,00 and 1,250,000 Confederate soldiers served in the American Civil War.
Who were generals in civil war?
These are major Generals Union: Generals Pope, McClellan, Burnside, Thomas, Grant Confederacy: General Lee
