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Union General Samuel Davis Sturgis graduated from West Point in 1846. Among his graduating class of 59 cadets, Sturgis ranked 32nd. As an aside, Sturgis graduated with well known generals such as Stonewall Jackson and George Edward Pickett.At one point General Sturgis was in charge of the military force that protected Washington DC.
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What role did Union General Samuel Davis Sturgis play in General Sherman's campaign in Mississippi?
As Union General William T. Sherman was conducting raids into Mississippi, he became concerned with the exploits of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. General Forrest's cavalry was putting great pressure on Sherman's supply and communication lines. To eliminate this threat, Sherman sent General Samuel Sturgis to put an end to this problem. The result was not favorable. Sturgis had a force of 8,500 troops and encountered General Forrest's 3,500 men in Lee County Mississippi.Sturgis was ambushed in a manner of speaking and forced to retreat. Forrest was able to capture Union troops, and huge supplies of arms and ammunition. Union losses amounted to 2,000 casualties, to Forrest's 400 casualties.
When did Samuel Davis die?
Samuel Davis died in 1831.
When was Samuel Davis born?
Samuel Davis was born in 1774.
When was Samuel Davis Wilson born?
Samuel Davis Wilson was born in 1881.
When did Samuel Davis Wilson die?
Samuel Davis Wilson died in 1939.
When did Samuel H. Davis die?
Samuel H. Davis died in 1921.
When was Samuel H. Davis born?
Samuel H. Davis was born in 1896.
When did Samuel Post Davis die?
Samuel Post Davis died in 1918.
When was Samuel Post Davis born?
Samuel Post Davis was born in 1850.
When was UC Davis Graduate School of Management created?
UC Davis Graduate School of Management was created in 1981.
What has the author Samuel Davis McConnell written?
Samuel Davis McConnell has written: 'History of the American Episcopal church'
What college did Al Davis graduate from?
Al Davis graduated from Syracuse.University.
