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What were the strengths of the artillery in the Army of Northern Virginia?
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In September of 1862 the artillery of the Army of Northern Virginia presented a in several ways a problem. Both sides in the US Civil War knew the value of good artillery. On observation, the Confederates were knee deep in artillery. It consisted of three hundred cannon within seventy four batteries. This was a major strength for the Southern forces in September, 1862. The problem was that there were inconsistencies regarding the quality of the units. Since the Confederacy had not been able to develop major heavy industry to produce weapons such as cannons, the artillery was of many types. Some old, some new, Also, cannon from Great Britain that had bypassed the Union blockade. In the midst of all the activity that was in process in 1862, Robert E. Lee was never able to properly reorganize his artillery to the standards he wanted.
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What was the first name of the Army of Northern Virginia?
The first name of what would become the Army of Northern Virginia was the Confederate Army of the Potomac. That was in 1861. As early 1862 came about the name was changed to the Army of Northern Virginia.
Who was the Army of Northern Virginia's artillery commander at the Battle of Gettysburg?
General Lee had appointed General William N. Pendleton to be in charge of the Confederate artillery at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was one of many pundits who believed that artillery was best used as a defensive element.
Who was the commandet of the army of northern Virginia during the battle of fredericksburg?
Lee was the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia.
What was the name of the Battle between the Union army and the northern Virginia?
Every battle fought by the Army of Northern Virginia was against the Union army.
Did the Union use canons at the Battle of Antietam?
Yes, in the Battle of Antietam, the Army of the Potomac had 300 cannons. This was more than the Army of Northern Virginia which had 221 cannons. Although the North had more artillery in the Battle of Antietam, the effective use Lee's artillery helped the South from losing their entire army at Antietam.
Did Robert E. Lee Command the army of Virginia?
He called it the Army of Northern Virginia.
Army that general lee commanded?
The Army of Northern Virginia
What was the name of general lees army?
Army of Northern Virginia.
What was the east confederate army called?
Army of Northern Virginia
What was the original name of the Confederate army called the Army of Northern Virginia?
The Confederate army that fought at the First Battle of Bull Run was called the Confederate Army of the Potomac. Later it was renamed to the Army of Northern Virginia.
Who stopped the Union Army from capturing Richmond Virginia?
Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
What southern Army Did Robert E Lee command?
Army of Northern Virginia.
