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What Confederate cavalry general raided General US Grant's supply base in Mississippi?
Cavalry General Earl Van Dorn led a raiding party into General US Grant's supply base in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The raid was a success and the base, commanded by Colonel R.C. Murphy was caught by surprise. Van Dorn's troops burned over over one million dollars worth of food, supplies and equipment.
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Was Jeb Stuart a Union general?
No, Sir. He was a Confederate cavalry leader.
Who was the commanding Confederate cavalry general of the South?
For the majority of the Civil War, John Mosby was the General that led the Southern Cavalry. He was known for his speed and the ability to disappear.
What confederate cavalry officer let General Robert lee down at Gettysburg?
Jeb steward
What advantage did Union General Sherman have over Confederate General Johnston in the Georgia campaign of 1864?
General Sherman began his campaign into Georgia with 100,000 troops. His Confederate opponent, General Joseph Johnston commanded only 50,000 troops.
How did Confederate General John Bell Hood describe his cavalry units?
Confederate General John Bell Hood had a high degree of respect for cavalry forces on both sides of the US Civil War. In his army, especially as the commander of the Army of Tennessee, Hood commented on the tactic of dismounted cavalry. His cavalry units mounted riflemen that were skilled at dismounting and hold in check or delay the advance of the enemy.
What was the general of the confederate army?
I believe it was Jeb Stuart, confederate cavalry officer who scouted a great deal for General Lee
Was Jeb Stuart a Union general?
No, Sir. He was a Confederate cavalry leader.
Who was the commanding Confederate cavalry general of the South?
For the majority of the Civil War, John Mosby was the General that led the Southern Cavalry. He was known for his speed and the ability to disappear.
What Confederate general was one of the Souths best cavalry leaders?
Often overlooked because of the cavalry of JEB Stuart, Nathan Bedford Forrest was an excellent Confederate cavalry commander.
What commander was killed at Yellow Tavern?
The Confederate cavalry General J.E.B. Stewart.
What was the name of the crazy Southern General that President Mckinley recruited to help lead in the war?
General Joseph Wheeler was a former Confederate Cavalry Lieutenant General.
When in 1865 did Confederate General Kirby Smith surrender his army?
Confederate General Kirby Smith lowered the Confederate flag in the Trans-Mississippi on May 26, 1865.
What confederate cavalry officer let General Robert lee down at Gettysburg?
Jeb steward
How did Confederate General Nathan Bedford hamper the Union's Meridian Campaign?
Union General William S. Smith had planned to meet General Sherman's army at Meridian, Mississippi to destroy railway lines and a Confederate arsenal. General Smith had a substantial number of troops however, cavalry General Nathan Bedford intercepted Smith's force. Smith decide not to fight but Bedford had other plans. He attacked Smith's army forcing him to retreat to Memphis.
What advantage did Union General Sherman have over Confederate General Johnston in the Georgia campaign of 1864?
General Sherman began his campaign into Georgia with 100,000 troops. His Confederate opponent, General Joseph Johnston commanded only 50,000 troops.
What Confederate general had been a delegate to the Virginia secession convention?
Cavalry Brigadier General Albert Gallatin Jenkins had been a delegate to the Virginia Secession Convention.
Who was the confederate cavalry officer the failed to warn lee that general meade was massing troops at Gettysburg?
J.E.B. Stuart
