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When was Henry Washington Benham born?
Henry Washington Benham was born on 1813-04-17.
When did Henry Washington Benham die?
Henry Washington Benham died on 1884-07-01.
What has the author Henry Washington Benham written?
Henry Washington Benham has written: 'Recollections of Mexico and the battle of Buena Vista' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Personal narratives, Buena Vista, Battle of, 1847, History
Why was Union General Henry Washington Benham relieved of duty in 1862?
Under the command of Union General David Hunter, General Benham was relieved of duty for his unsuccessful assault on Charleston in 1862. Generals Hunter and Benham failed to properly communicate and thus the Confederates repulsed Benham's assault at the Battle of Secessionville in 1862. Historians claim that if the Union was victorious in this battle, the consequences for the South would have been a severe blow to their war efforts.
Was General Henry Clinton top aide to George Washington?
No. He was a British general.
When did Union General Philip Henry Sheridan graduate from West Point?
General Philip Henry Sheridan graduated from West Point in 1853. He ranked 34th out of a class of 52.
What general spoke at Washington's funeral?
Henry "Light Horse" Lee
What was the first major decision by general in chief Henry Halleck?
US President Lincoln had promoted General Henry Halleck to be the Union's general in chief. His first major decision was in the Summer of 1862 when he ordered General McClellan to retreat from the Peninsula and return with his army to Washington.
What rank was Henry knox the Continental Army?
henry knox was a Brigadier-General in 1776 in the continental army along with Nathanael Greene and general (or cheif in command) George Washington in the continental army. Henry Knox was also a colonel in artillary in 1775.
When did Union General Henry Hayes Lockwood graduate from West Point?
Union General Henry Hayes Lockwood graduated from West point in 1836. He was ranked 22nd among his graduating class of cadets numbering 49. He is best known for his performance at the Battle of Gettysburg.
What general spoke at george washingtons funeral?
General Henry "Lighthorse Harry" Lee, Revolutionary comrade of Washington's as well as former governor of Virginia. In his eulogy Lee coined the popular phrase "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," in reference to Washington.
What was Henry George's landmark?
Major General George Henry Thomas is an equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas, in Washington, D.C. It is located at Thomas Circle, at the intersection of 14th Street, and Massachusetts Avenue
