John B. Magruder is best known for his victory at the Battle of Yorktown during the American Civil War in 1862. This battle was part of the Peninsula Campaign and was notable for Magruder's use of deception and strategic maneuvering, which delayed Union forces and allowed Confederate troops to withdraw safely. His successful defense of Yorktown helped to bolster Confederate morale during that phase of the war.
This battle took place in 1863 in Galveston, Texas. There on January 1,1863, Confederate commander John B. Magruder forced Federal troops occupying the town to retreat. The city was now back in Confederate hands.
The Battle of Sabine Pass, fought on September 8, 1863, involved Confederate forces led by Major General John B. Magruder and a small garrison commanded by Lieutenant Richard Dowling. They defended the Sabine Pass in Texas against a much larger Union force under Brigadier General William B. Franklin. The Confederates successfully repelled the Union attack, resulting in a significant victory for the South. This battle was notable for the effective use of artillery by the Confederate defenders.
A few I just learned about are Gideon Pillow, A.P. Hill, John C. Breckinridge, Earl Van Dorn, P. G. T. Beauregard, Joseph E. Johnston, John B. Magruder, Daniel H. Hill, Nathan Bedford Forrest
Few soldiers, but many airmen - The B of B was an air battle.
1815 - Battle of Waterloo
John B. Magruder died in 1871.
This battle took place in 1863 in Galveston, Texas. There on January 1,1863, Confederate commander John B. Magruder forced Federal troops occupying the town to retreat. The city was now back in Confederate hands.
Allan B. Magruder died in 1822.
Allan B. Magruder was born in 1775.
William B. Magruder died in 1855.
William B. Magruder was born in 1809.
John B. Magruder was a Confederate general who devised a plan to recapture Galveston, Texas, from Union forces in early 1863. His strategy involved a surprise attack using both naval and ground forces, culminating in the Battle of Galveston on January 1, 1863. Magruder's forces launched a bold assault, effectively catching the Union defenders off guard, leading to a decisive Confederate victory and the recapture of the city. This battle helped restore Confederate control over a vital port for the remainder of the war.
Carter B. Magruder was born on 1900-04-03.
Carter B. Magruder died on 1988-03-14.
The Confederates at the Battle of Galveston, which took place on January 1, 1863, were led by Major General John B. Magruder. He orchestrated a successful surprise attack against Union forces, ultimately recapturing the city of Galveston, Texas. Magruder's leadership was instrumental in revitalizing Confederate morale in the region following the Union occupation.
John B. Kelly has written: 'Born to battle, a veracious chronicle'
John B. Fenn won The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2002.