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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.
Why is lieutenant general a higher rank than major general?
Because a Major General use to be refered as a Sergeant Major General which made the Lieutenant General the higher rank.
Who were the generals in the Battle of Gettysburg?
# Union Generals Major General George G. Meade Major General Joseph Hooker Brig. General John Buford Major General John F. Reynolds Major General Lysander Cutler Brig. General Solomon Meredith Major General Abner Doubleday Major General Oliver O. Howard Brig. General Thomas Rowley Brig. General John C. Robinson Brig. General Francis C. Barlow Brig. General Adolph bon Steinwehr Major General Winfield S. Hancock Major General Daniel Sickles Brig. General Andrew A. Humphrey Major General David B. Birney Brig. General John C. Caldwell Brig. General Gouverneur K. Warren Brig. General George S. Greene Brig. General David McM Gregg George A. Custer Brig. General Judson Kilpatrick Brig. General Elon J. Farnsworth 2. Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee Lt. General James Longstreet Lt. General Richard S. Ewell Lt. General A.P. Hill Major General J.E.B. Stuart Major General Jubal Early Brig. General J. Johnson Pettigrew Major General Henry Heth Brig. General James J. Archer Brig. Genral Joseph R. Davis Major General William Dorsey Pender Major General Robert E. Rodes Brig. General Alfred Iverson Major General John Bell Hood Major General Richard H. Anderson Major General Edward "Allegheny" Johnson Brig. General Evander Law Brig. General Wade Hampton.
Who were the major leaders in both armies of the American Revolution?
The major leaders in the Revolution are British: General Sir Henry Clinton, Commander in Chief, North America. General William Howe, Commander in Chief, British Forces. General Cornwallis. American: General Washington, Commander in Chief, Continental Army. General Rochambeau, Commander in Chief, French Expeditionary Forces. Major General Lafayette. Major General Nathanael Greene, Commander Continental Army of the South. Major General Benedict Arnold. Major General Horatio Gates.
Who was Stone Wall Jackson?
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was an artillery officer in the United States Army during the Mexican War earning a brevet (temporary) rank of Major. At the outbreak of the Civil War Jackson joined the Confederate Army at the rank of Colonel and eventually reached the rank of Lieutenant General. His actions and those of his men in the Stonewall Brigade (Virginia 2nd, 4th, 5th, 27th and 33rd Infantry Regiments) at Harper's Ferry earned General Jackson his nickname.
What is a brevet major?
It is a temporary posting to the rank of major without an increase in pay.
What role did Rutherford B. Hayes play in the US Civil War?
He was a Brevet Major General of Volunteers in the US Army, served and was wounded in the Battle of South Mountain.
What has the author George T Fleming written?
George T. Fleming has written: 'My high school days' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Biography, Central High School (Pittsburgh, Pa.), History 'Life and letters of Alexander Hays, brevet colonel United States army, brigadier general and brevet major general United States volunteers'
Did Rutherford B. Hayes serve the army?
Yes, he took part in some 50 engagements and was wounded several times, once seriously. He rose to the rank of major general by the end of the war.
What are some Land marks of Vermont in the US?
There is a statue of Brevet Major-General William Wells in Burlington's Battery Park. This statue commemorates his actions at Gettysburg, which earned him the Medal of Honor. This statue is a replica of the one at Gettysburg.
Was Custer a general or a colonel?
Custer was a colonel, although during the Civil War he attained the rank of a brevet general. Brevet means a temporary promotion to general. Although Custer kept his brevet rank for a time after the war, it was later taken away from him, and he was a colonel when he died. [If Custer had been a general at Little Big Horn he would have commanded more than one regiment.]
Is there any references for lebanese brevet exams?
when will the results of brevet exams 2009 given?
Results of brevet in Lebanon 2010?
Thursday afternoon the results of brevet in Lebanon 2010 will be given.
What is the meaning of the word brevet?
Brevet is a military term which means a promotion which is not accompanied by a raise in pay.
When was Marine Corps Brevet Medal created?
Marine Corps Brevet Medal was created in 1921.
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.
Was General Braxton Bragg or General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican-American War?
Braxton Bragg and Zachary Taylor served in the Mexican American War. Taylor was a general officer and Bragg was advanced in rank by Brevet to Captain, Major and Lieutenant Colonel during the two years of the Mexican American War. He became a Major General in the Louisiana Militia on 20 February 1861 and was made a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army on 7 March 1861 and on 6 April 1862 he became one of the seven Generals of the Confederacy.
