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For the Union, the General-in-Chief was the legendary Winfield Scott, so old that he would have to be replaced before long. The commander of the Union forces at the war's first pitched battle (Bull Run) was the unfortunate McDowell, who knew his army was not ready for combat. In the ascendant at this time was George McClellan, who would prove to be a failure, and John Fremont, a popular hero of the frontier, who had moved up too high for his talents and was fired. The two Generals who brought final victory - Grant and Sherman - were unknown figures at the start of hostilities.
For the Confederacy, the picture was looking better at the start, though their president was an ex-officer who wanted to play General - something that would cause endless problems. Their commander in the West was Sidney Johnston, rated as the best soldier in America, but he was killed early on. In the East, the campaign was led by Joseph E. Johnston (no relation) and the competent P.G.T. Beauregard. For the first year, Robert E. Lee was not engaged in any major campaigns.
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When did Civil War Generals II happen?
Civil War Generals II happened in 1997.
Many of the earlier appointed Union generals were what?
At the beginning of the US Civil War, President Lincoln appointed generals for political reasons, not based on military experience.
What did the generals do in the American Civil War?
Command divisions
Why did American Generals in the Civil War have such thick beards?
Civil war generals wore beards because beards were in fashion in the 1860's.
The beginning civil war placedateand who started it?
the beginning civil war battle place date and who started it
Why were the generals moving so cautiously at the beginning of the Civil War?
At the beginning of the Civil War, the generals moved cautiously to prepare for battle and build fortifications that would help them win.
During the civil war which side north or south is led from the beginning by smart able generals?
This is a matter of opinion, but the South probably had the better generals at the start of the Civil War.
When was Civil War Generals II created?
Civil War Generals II was created in 1997.
When did Civil War Generals II happen?
Civil War Generals II happened in 1997.
Many of the earlier appointed Union generals were what?
At the beginning of the US Civil War, President Lincoln appointed generals for political reasons, not based on military experience.
Name 5 Civil War generals?
Do you mean the Spanish Civil War or the American Civil War?
Who were the generals on the union army in the civil war?
Notably , U.S. Grant ~ look to the related link below for a list of generals in the Civil War .
Who were Jackson and Johnston during the Civil War?
they were two generals during the civil war
What was the trend in age among US Civil War generals as the war progressed?
On an overall basis the trend in ages among US Civil War generals trended downwards. Because of retirement, resignations, and casualties the ages of generals on both sides trended downwards for both sides in the conflict. The ages of these generals at the beginning of the war were almost identical. Early in war the average ages drifted to between 43.6 to 44.8. At the end of the war, each side in the conflict had almost equal ages for generals, that being 42.4 years of age.
Who were the generals of the north in the civil war?
Grant and Sherman
Did the Generals in the Civil War have their own tents?
Yes
What did the generals do in the American Civil War?
Command divisions
