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Who was the union general who made the famous march to the sea?
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William T. Sherman
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What is total war and what is an example of total war in the Civil War?
General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea is an example of "Total War", where everything the Union Army encountered along the way was burned, destroyed, or otherwise made unusable
What union calvary officer made a famous raid that took attention off of grant?
The Cavalry raid that took attention off of Grant, was led by Union Brigadier General Henry Benjamin Grierson. It started on April 17, 1863 from La Grange (Tennessee) and was carried out on May 2 1863 at Baton Rouge.
Who led destructive march through georgia?
For all practical purposes the three Union armies under the command of Major General William T. Sherman did not "march through Georgia". They battled their way under fierce resistance from Confederate forces.The General William T. Sherman was the highest ranking Union general to lead the march through Georgia. His first main target was Atlanta. The city surrendered in early September, 1864, helping President Lincoln's re election campaign.Sherman made that city his headquarters for almost two months. He then began his famous or to some, his infamousmarch to the sea, towards the port city of Savannah. He ordered Atlanta burned to the ground upon his departure, however, Catholic priests begged him to spare hospitals, which he did spare.Savannah surrendered on December 21, 1864.
The 54th union army regiment that fought bravely at the battle of fort Wagner was made up of who?
It was mainly made up of free slaves, it was led by Robert Shaw. They were most famous on their attack of fort wagner.
Who was made commander of the union armies in both eastern and western theaters of war?
During the American Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant was made commander of both the eastern and western theaters. He led union forces to victory over the Confederacy and took Robert E. Lee's sword in surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.
What state during the civil war General Sherman made his famous march?
The State of Georgia.
What did General William Tecumseh Sherman say about the Battle of Shiloh?
Union General Sherman had just finished his famous March to the Sea. In a communication with President Lincoln after the city of Savannah surrendered, he made his famous "War is hell". quote.
What date did Lincoln make Ulysses S. Grant made commander of all union armies?
Ulysses S. Grant was the Commanding General of the United States Army from March 9, 1864 - March 4, 1869.
What role did Union General Joseph Gilbert Totten have in the Union's Peninsula campaign of 1862?
Union General George B. McClellan had plans for General Totten in the 1862 Peninsula campaign. Late in March of 1862, McClellan had requested that General Totten be made available to build fortifications on the peninsula leading to Richmond. He was an experienced engineer. McClellan understood that the experience of the Army's chief engineer, Totten would be invaluable in this campaign.
What made Samantha's visit to the Soviet Union?
Because she was famous
Who was made commander of Union forces on March 1864?
U.S. Grant
What war was Ulysses S. Grant famous for?
Grant became famous as the head of the Union's Army of the Potomac. He won many battles for the Union in the Civil War and accepted Robert E. Lee's surrender at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia. His fame carried him to victory in the 1868 race for the US Presidency. Actually, Grant was made commander of all the union armies after March, 1864. General George Meade remained commander of the Army of the Potomac. Grant stayed with Meade's army, and did direct much of the action.
What made Samantha's visit to the Soviet Union special?
Because she was famous
What made samanthas visit to soviet union special?
Because she was famous
Who was made lt general of the union army in 1864?
U.S. Grant
What were some of the major appointments made by the Union general in chief George B McClellan as he began his tenure?
As the new Union general in chief, George B. McClellan made some important changes. He appointed General Don Carlos Buell to lead the Department of Ohio and General Henry Halleck to run the Department of Missouri. These generals would play a key role in the Union's war efforts.
What made Lincoln choose US Grant as commander of all the union armies in the civil war?
After the victory over Confederate forces at Chattanooga in November 1863, President Lincoln was convinced that the Union finally had a general who could crush the Confederates. In March of 1864 Lincoln brought Grant to Washington and gave him command of all Union armies.
