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What did General George B. McClellan command during the US Civil War?
General George B. McClellan, a major general during the American Civil War, organized the Army of the Potomac and led the Union Army as general-in-chief from November 1861 to March 1862.
How many armies did George McClellan have?
George McClellan commanded the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War, which was the principal Union army in the Eastern Theater. While he primarily led this single army, he was also involved in coordinating efforts with other Union forces, but he did not command multiple armies simultaneously. His leadership focused on the Army of the Potomac during key campaigns and battles in the early years of the war.
When was the command of the Army of the Potomac handed over to US General Ambrose Burnside?
On November 7, 1862, General Burnside took command of the Army of the Potomac. He had replaced General George B. McClellan.
What was the name of the north Army that fought in the Gettysburg battle?
The Northern army was called the Army of the Potomac and was under the command of General George G. Meade.
Did Robert E. Lee command the army of Potomac?
No, the Army of Northern Virginia. He was eventually defeated by the Army of the Potomac. Under US Grant, the Army of the Potomac forced the surrender of Robert E. Lee. Lee's army was desolated by the heavy combat in Virginia. With no food or reinforcements, Lee had no choice. Grant handled this well with kindness.
What was the army based in Washington DC during the Civil War?
The Army of the Potomac.
Who was the general of the north in the battle of Gettysburg in the civil war?
I believe General Meade was in command of the Union's Army of the Potomac.
General joseph hooker's addition of cavalry the union army?
Two corps of the Union Army were called Cavalry Corps during the American Civil War. Gen. Joseph Hooker took command of the Army of the Potomac.
A commanding officer of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War?
Joseph Hooker
What did General George B. McClellan command during the US Civil War?
General George B. McClellan, a major general during the American Civil War, organized the Army of the Potomac and led the Union Army as general-in-chief from November 1861 to March 1862.
How many armies did George McClellan have?
George McClellan commanded the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War, which was the principal Union army in the Eastern Theater. While he primarily led this single army, he was also involved in coordinating efforts with other Union forces, but he did not command multiple armies simultaneously. His leadership focused on the Army of the Potomac during key campaigns and battles in the early years of the war.
Who command the army of the potomac through most of the civil war?
The longest tenure was George Meade - June 1863 till the surrender in April 1865.
What side did joe hooker fight in during the civil war?
General Joseph Hooker was in the Union Army. He reached his peak during the War in the Spring of 1863 when Lincoln appointed him to Command of the Army of the Potomac. His term of appointment was short-lived as the Union Army under his Command was routed by the Army of Northern Virginia Commanded by General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville. He was replaced by General George Meade.
Who were the union generals during the Battle of Chancellorsville?
The Union field army involved was the Army of the Potomac, at that time under the command of Major General Joseph Hooker. Under "related links" below is a link to a Union "Order of Battle" for the Army of the Potomac at Chancellorsville which lists all units in a particular command at a certain moment in time.
Who was a commanding officer of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War?
Irvin McDowell
Did Robert e lee command the army of the potomac through most of the civil war?
No, it was Army of Northern Virginia that he commanded for most of the war. The Army of the Potomac was the biggest Union army, and those two armies opposed each other in the Overland Campaign, ending with Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox, effectively ending the war.
During the civil war what was the southern army called?
Army of Northern Virginia or the Army of Tennessee and Northern armies were called the Army of the Potomac and the Army of the Tennessee.
