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Who comanded the calvary in the battle of gettsyburg?
union cavalry was under John Buford confederate cavalry was under Jeb Stuart, although they were not present for much of the battle, much to the detriment of the confederates.
What is the name of the battle that fought in gettsyburg?
It is called the Battle of Gettysburg.
What were the confederates hoping to do in the Battle of Gettysburg?
They were hoping to win and keep on fighting for slavery.
The battle in the Civil War that was in a peach orchard?
Well, on the 1st day of the Battle of Gettysburg, there was fighting in the Peach Orchard. The Confederates retreated after fierce fighting there.
Which battle lost the most American lifes?
Gettsyburg, July 1st-3rd 1863
What is the confederates name for the Battle of Antietam?
The Confederates called Antietam the Battle of Sharpsburg.
How did the Battle of Gettysburg happen by accident?
The confederates tried to get supplies. Then, there were two thousand union soldiers protecting the town. The, they started fighting.
Did the confederates want to keep their slaves?
Yes, the Confederates were fighting to keep their slaves.
Who were the commanders on both sides of the battle of Gettsyburg?
George meade was the Union's Commander and General Lee was the Confederates Commander
Was the battle of gettsyburg the turning point of the civil war?
It used to be considered so, but contemporary historians favor Vicksburg.
What general was responsible for the retreat of general lee and his army of northern Virginia at the battle of gettsyburg?
ulysses s. grant
Battle won by the Confederates?
The First Battle of Bull Run.
