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With the Peninsula campaign virtually over by July 1,1862, newspaper articles in Richmond gave General A. P. Hill exaggerated praise for Hill's role in the final battles of that campaign. Hill reported to General James Longstreet. Longstreet became jealous of the praise poured on his subordinate officer and a war of words broke out. At one point a duel to the death was a distinct possibility. When Hill refused to reach an understanding with Longstreet that would have peacefully ended the problem, Longstreet had Hill arrested on July 10, 1862 for insubordination. Not long after Hill was returned to active duty on July 26th due to the intervention of General Robert E. Lee.
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What did Confederate General Kirby Smith believe about the US state of Kentucky in 1862?
Confederate General Kirby Smith and Braxton Bragg believed that Kentucky's neutrality had given it no guarantees from the Union and the Confederate raid there would bring Kentucky into the Confederacy.
What Confederate general replaced General PT Beauregard as the commander of the Army of Mississippi in 1862?
In June of 1862, General PT Beauregard was replaced by General Braxton Bragg as the new commander of the Army of Mississippi. Bragg then formulated plans for a future invasion into the Border State of Kentucky.
Who was the commander of the Army of the West?
The Confederate Army of the West began with General Earl Van Dorn in command from January to March of 1862, followed by General John P. McCown from March to July, and General Sterling Price commanded from July to September of 1862.
How did General US Grant become famous during the winter of 1861-1862?
By destroying every confederate economys he came across
What caused Union General Lew Wallace to declare martial law in Cincinnati Ohio in 1862?
Confederate General Kirby Smith had been part of the two pronged raid strategy created by generals Bragg and Lee with Jefferson Davis' complete approval. Kirby was able to control central Kentucky in September of 1862. The position of his forces was so close to Cincinnati that the city was in a panic. Union General Lew Wallace took over the city and declared martial law as there was a fear that Confederate loyalists might take over the city.
Who headed the Confederate Army after 1862?
General Robert E. Lee
The Union's General Grant and the Confederate's General Johnston engaged in a terrible battle at in April of 1862.?
Shiloh
What was the goal of Confederate General Henry Siblely in Texas in 1862?
In February of 1862, Confederate General Henry Sibely marched north from Texas for the purpose of invading New Mexico. He win a narrow victory of Union troops and continued his invasion.
Why did Confederate General Albert S Johnson decide to evacuate Nashville in 1862?
Confederate General Albert S. Johnston had little choice but evacuate Nashville in 1862, His force only numbered 11,000 troops and the opposing Union army under General Buell had 40,000 troops.
Who was the Confederate general who led two invasions of the north in 1862 and 1863?
Robert E. Lee
Confederate general who led two invasions of the North in 1862 and 1863?
Robert E. Lee.
On April 6 1862 General Grant's troops were surprised by Confederate troops led by near Shiloh Tennessee?
General Johnston
Which confederate general pushed most of the union troops out of Virginia by the middle of 1862?
Robert E. Lee
Who won the battle of Front Royal in 1862?
Confederate Army under General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson
What caused Confederate Major General Braxton Bragg to receive another promotion in 1862?
When Confederate President Jefferson Davis was promoted to major general in September of 1861, Davis was given a new assignment. He was appointed to command the Second Army Corps of the Army of Mississippi then under the command of General Albert Sidney Johnston. Bragg fought his first major battle at Shiloh in April of 1862. When General Johnston fell wounded in the first day of the battle, Bragg controlled the battle until General PT Beauregard took charge. Bragg's bravery at Shiloh earned him the promotion to a gull general on April 6, 1862.
When did Confederate General Stonewall Jackson rout the Union army led by General Banks at Winchester Virginia?
At dawn of May 26, 1862
What did Confederate General Kirby Smith believe about the US state of Kentucky in 1862?
Confederate General Kirby Smith and Braxton Bragg believed that Kentucky's neutrality had given it no guarantees from the Union and the Confederate raid there would bring Kentucky into the Confederacy.
