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Why did the Confederate army begin to falter and eventually lose the battle in Petersburg Virginia?
It was due to an overload of the Confederacy's dwindling resources and a hard winter.
Why did the confederate army falter and eventually lose at petersburg Virginia?
Its lines had worn too thin. The Confederates had simply run out of manpower, as Grant knew they would, when he ended the system of prisoner-exchange.
Why did the confederate army begin to falter and eventually lose the battle of Peters burg VA?
They lost because they eventually ran out of gunpowder and amo
What caused soldiers in the confederate army to desert?
Low morale caused by poor food, the fear of death, poor living conditions, and boredom all contributed to desertion. Also, there were very weak laws regarding deserters so they did not have a lot to lose for deserting.
What was the purpose of Grants Overland Campaign?
The purposes of Grant's Overland Campaign were: The army of the Potomac would violently attack the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in order to pin Lee down on that front, so as to prevent him from sending reinforcements to the front of Georgia. The system used would be that of "strategic intimidation "which would force Lee's army to cover Richmond, the apparent target of Union offensive, By this way, Lee would more and more lose his freedom of movement, because every encounter would lead the Federals closer to the Confederacy's capital city, until turn the war of movement in a real war of siege and attrition, which would have led, thanks to the Union superiority in men and means, to the collapse of the Confederacy.
Why did the Confederate army begin to falter and eventually lose the battle in Petersburg Virginia?
It was due to an overload of the Confederacy's dwindling resources and a hard winter.
Why did the Confederate army falter and lose the battle at Petersburg Virginia?
Its lines had worn too thin. The Confederates had simply run out of manpower, as Grant knew they would, when he ended the system of prisoner-exchange.
Why did the confederate army falter and eventually lose at petersburg Virginia?
Its lines had worn too thin. The Confederates had simply run out of manpower, as Grant knew they would, when he ended the system of prisoner-exchange.
Why did the confederate army falter and eventually lose the battle at Petersburg?
Its lines had worn too thin. The Confederates had simply run out of manpower, as Grant knew they would, when he ended the system of prisoner-exchange.
When did the Army of Virginia lose what became known as the Second Battle of Bull Run?
Confederate General defeated Pope's Army of Virginia in the Second Battle of Bull Run that ran from August 29 to September 1, 1862. This was a stunning victory for Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, and a humiliating loss for the Union.
Why did the confederate army begin to falter and eventually lose the battle of Peters burg VA?
They lost because they eventually ran out of gunpowder and amo
Why did the south falter and eventualy lose the battle at petersburg Virginia?
The Confederates simply ran out of manpower and their lines grew too thin to hold. Grant had planned for this, by ending the system of prisoner-exchange.
How many soldiers did the confederate side lose in the battle of Gettysburg?
At the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, the Confederate army suffered 28,000 casualties. This figure represents both wounded and killed soldiers.
What war did the confederates lose at?
The Confederate forces surrendered on April 9, 1865, in the town of Appomattox Court House, Virginia at the home of Wilmer and Virginia McLean. Improved answer: Well...Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9th, 1865. Joseph Eggleston Johnston surrendered on April 26th 1865 at Durham, North Carolina. Nathan Bedford Forrest surrender on May 9th 1865 at Gainsville Edmund Kirby Smith surrendered on May 26th 1865. The final Confederate to surrender was the Native American Stand Watie. He signed a cease fire at Fort Twoson in the Choctaw Nations area of the Indian Territory on June 23rd 1865. Several Confederate never surrendered. by Corey masson
Why did the confederate army falter and eventually lose the battle at Peterberg Virgina?
Sherman's March had cut Lees army off from reinforcements, food, and ammunition. Some even deserted to return home to see to their families and property. Lee realized all he could do was delay he inevitable.
Can A SFC in the US army lose his rank?
Anyone in the US Army can lose their rank - in the late 1990s, the Sergeant Major of the Army was demoted. It's not as easy for an SFC to lose their rank as, say, a Specialist or Sergeant, but it can happen.
How many battles did the confederacy lose during the civil war?
The major ones were: Shiloh - Grant caught off-guard, but recovered Antietam - unexpected Union win, enabled by pure chance Vicksburg - ended the war in the West Gettysburg - ended Lee's hopes of invading the North Chattanooga - Grant broke a desperate Confederate siege Atlanta - largely helped Lincoln win re-election Mobile - blockade-runners' port closed to the Confederates Nashville - a Confederate army totally routed Petersburg - end of a 10-month siege, leaving Richmond undefended
