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What Federal Cavalry officer engaged men commanded by Gen Henry Heth on July 1 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg?

General Jeb Stuart


Who was the first General killed at Gettysburg?

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.


Who is the delegate from Virginia who introduced the resolution for independence to the Second Continental Congress?

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.


WAS General Custer Promoted to General by mistake?

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.


Who was the commander of the confederate army during the battle of Gettysburg?

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.

Related Questions

Who was the confederate cavalry officer the failed to warn lee that general meade was massing troops at Gettysburg?

J.E.B. Stuart


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


What Federal Cavalry officer engaged men commanded by Gen Henry Hethduring the Battle of Gettysburg?

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.


What confederate cavalry officer did an outstanding job?

that they need to fight


What Federal Cavalry officer engaged men commanded by Gen Henry Heth on July 1 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg?

General Jeb Stuart


What Federal Cavalry officer engaged men commanded by Gen Henry Heath in 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg?

I would say it was Jeb Stuart False, Jeb Stuart was the Southern Cavalry Officer involved in Gettysburg. The answer is John Buford.


Who was the commanding confederate officer at the Battle of Gettysburg?

Lee commanded the Confederates.


Who were the genarals in the Battle of Gettysburg?

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


Who was the commanding confederate officer during the battle of Gettysburg?

Robert E. Lee


Who was the commanding officer of confederate during the battle of Gettysburg?

Robert E. Lee


How George Pickett fight for south?

He was a confederate officer and Pickett's charge at Gettysburg was a bloodbath.


How did George Pickett fight for south?

He was a confederate officer and Pickett's charge at Gettysburg was a bloodbath.