Jeb steward
General Jeb Stuart
The first general officer killed at the Battle of Gettysburg was Lt. General John Reynolds (I Corp Commander, Army of the Potomac, USA) while forming the line of Merdith's Brigade 500 yards west of the the Lutheren Seminary. He was shot by a Confederate sharpshooter within 10 minutes of Union Infantry arriving on the field.
Richard Henry Lee, who became known as "Light Horse Harry" Lee for his later service as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army. He was the father of Robert E. Lee, the Confederate General.
No, General George Custer was not promoted to general by mistake. He was appointed as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the Civil War due to his bravery and leadership skills, particularly during the Battle of Gettysburg. Custer was known for his aggressive tactics and ability to rally troops, which earned him recognition and promotions, culminating in his brevet promotion to major general. His career, while controversial, was marked by his effectiveness as a cavalry officer.
George G. Meade.---The answer is not that simple. General George G. Meade was in overall command of the Army of the Potomac, having relieved General Joseph Hooker 3 days before the battle.However, Meade was not personally present on the battlefield during the first day of the battle. The first element of the Union army to engage the Confederates was a cavalry brigade under the command of Col. William Gamble, serving under General John Buford. Buford was the ranking union officer until Maj. General John Reynolds arrived with the First infantry corps and assumed overall command.Reynolds was killed early in the fighting and command fell to Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (1st corps) and Maj. Gen. Oliver Howard (11th corps) until Meade sent in Maj. General Winfield Hancock to assume command.Meade himself arrived on the battlefield around midnight after the first day of battle and assumed personal command on the second day.
J.E.B. Stuart
I believe it was Jeb Stuart, confederate cavalry officer who scouted a great deal for General Lee
General Heth's Division ran into the Buford's Cavalry Division on the Cashtown Pike just west of the Town of Gettysburg. The Union Cavalry brigade that first engaged Heth's division was commanded by General Gamble.
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General Jeb Stuart
I would say it was Jeb Stuart False, Jeb Stuart was the Southern Cavalry Officer involved in Gettysburg. The answer is John Buford.
Lee commanded the Confederates.
General Robert E Lee, Commanding Officer The Army of Northern Virginia, Confederate States of America Lt. General George Meade, Commanding Officer, The Army of the Potomac, United States
Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee
He was a confederate officer and Pickett's charge at Gettysburg was a bloodbath.
He was a confederate officer and Pickett's charge at Gettysburg was a bloodbath.