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Which confederate military leader actually opposed slavery and secession and turned down an offer to command the union forces?
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The Confederate leader in the Battle of Gettysburg?
General Robert E. Lee was in command of the Confederate army at Gettysburg.
Which US military command delivered large amounts of the tanks vehicles and supplies needed for Operation Iraqi Freedom to staging areas in Kuwait?
Military sealift command
Who was the general in command of the confederate army of Civil War?
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Who was second in command of the confederate forces during the battle of Gettysburg?
Lee commanded the Confederate forces.
What military did Confederation have?
The Confederate States of America (the Confederacy) fielded both an army and a Navy. Their navy (CSN) was formed by the Confederate government on 21 Feb 1861, with the army (CSA) following in 28 Feb 1861. Stephan R Mallory was their Sect of the Navy, while Confederate President Jefferson Davis functioned as the Sect of the Army until he turned over command to Gen Robert E. Lee.
Which confederate military leader actually opposed slavery and secession and turned down the offer to command union forces?
Robert E. Lee
Which confederate military leader opposed slavery and secession but turned down an offer to command union forces?
Just the American Civil War began, the military leader who would end up becoming the most famous Confederate general, Robert E. Lee, was offered a key position in the Union Army. Despite being personally opposed to slavery and secession, Lee hesitated to accept the position because it would require him to make war against his beloved home-state of Virginia. His hesitation cost him the job, and he went on to serve in the Confederate military.
What did Confederate generals always have?
Confederate generals always had troops and slaves under their command.
When was Military Sealift Command created?
Military Sealift Command was created in 1949.
Who was the Confederate General whose command bore the brunt of the fight at Fredericksburg?
Confederate General Longstreet
Who was a confederate general at Bull Run?
The Confederate General in overall command of the 1st Battle of Mannassas/Bull Run was Joseph E. Johnston but he left tactical command to P.G.T. Beauregard and officially shared command of the force present. The Confederate General in command of the 2nd Battle of Manassas.Bull Run was Robert E. Lee.
The Confederate leader in the Battle of Gettysburg?
General Robert E. Lee was in command of the Confederate army at Gettysburg.
Is at ease a military custom?
It is not a military custom it's a military command, 'stand at ease' means to relax from the 'stand to attention' command.
Why was it strange that Robert E. Lee choose to command the armies of the south?
Actually, he did not command all the armies of the south until late in the war. He commanded the Army of Northern Virginia. (New Respondent) Because he disapproved of secession, and was not enthusiastically pro-slavery. He was hoping that Virginia would not vote Confederate, but when it did, he felt his first duty was to his state. Significantly, he spent most of the war in command of the Army of Northern Virginia. The security of Virginia was what he cared about, and it was said that he had a blind spot about the Western campaigns. That was why he refused to send troops to Vicksburg when many of his collegaues thought he ought to.
What is meant by the term Commander-in-chief?
the commander in chief is the highest ranking of the chain of command of every military service. That is actually the President.
What two military theorists gained the favor of Confederate generals in the US Civil War?
The high command of the Confederate military relied on two military theorists in their conduct of the US Civil War. One theorist was West Point professor Dennis Hart Mahan. His teachings on entrenchments allowed the undermanned Confederate armies to take effective tactical defensive measures due to their excellent entrenchments.On the offensive side, the Confederates relied more on Henri Johmini than did Union generals.
Who gave lee command of the confederate army?
The only person authorised to do so - the Confederate President, Jefferson Davis.
