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What did Robert E. Lee not accept the command of the Union troops?
Robert E. Lee, a hero in the War with Mexico, did not accept command of the Union Armies during the Civil War, because he felt he owed more loyalty to the state of Virginia than to the country of the United States of America.
Who was in command of the union army at the beginning of the battle of fredricksburg?
Burnside led the Union troops.
Why did Robert Lee not expect command of the Union troops?
Lee did not accept command of the Federal forces because he felt he owed his allegiance to his state, Virginia, rather than to the whole country. He probably did expect Scott to offer him the post.
Who was Lincoln first choice to command the union troops?
Robert E. Lee
Why did R oberrt E Lee not accept command of the Union troops?
Commanding the Union Army meant that Lee would have to fight against Virginia, which was his home state. Lee refused to betray his home even though he didn't believe in slavery.
Was asked to command northern troops but declined?
Robert Edward Lee before he resigned his commission in the U.S. Army was offered Command of all Union troops. He declined,resigned and offered his service to his home State of Virginia.
Was the Union aware of the South's concentration of troops used for the US Civil War Battle of Chickamauga?
The Union's military high command was aware that Confederate troops were forming a large concentration for what would be the Battle of Chickamauga. They attempted a counter concentration that called for Union troops in Georgia and as faraway as Minnesota. None of these troops were able to reach Chickamauga until after the battle was over.
How did George B McClellan deal with the confederate states?
George b McClellan was a Union general. All the generals do is command their troops.
In what battle did union forces overcome strong confredrate resistancecapture missionary ridge and win a victory?
With Grant now in command of all union troops and tough Union commanders in charge of divisions at Chattanooga, Union troops overcame strong Confederate resistance. They attacked a superior Confederate stronghold at Missionary Ridge, turned the tide, and gave the Union a brilliant victory.
Taking over command of the Richmond forces in 1862 after General Johnston was injured defending the southern capital, this leader was once offered the command of all Union troops?
Robert E. Lee
How did Lincoln respond to the union retreat at the Battle of Bull Run?
He called for additional troops and put general George B. McClellan in command
How many Union troops took part in the Battle of Selma Alabama?
Under the command of Union General James Harrison Wilson, his army of 9,000 troops were successful in defeating the forces of Confederate General Nathan Forest. Forest had a defending army of 4,000 troops. Confederate forces took on heavy casualties in the battle.
