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A major general is a senior military officer typically ranked above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general. They often command a division, which can consist of 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers, and are responsible for planning and executing military operations, training personnel, and ensuring the readiness and welfare of their troops. Major generals also play a crucial role in strategic decision-making and may represent their branch of service in various capacities at higher levels of command.
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Who was the confederate general that played a major role in the battle at bull run?
General Robert e. Lee
What significance did Cathy Freeman have in society in general?
she had a major significance in the aboriginal society as she won gold for Australia in the Olympics for running and is a major role model for them.
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.
What is a brevet major general?
I think you mean brevet major general. Brevet implies that he has been promoted to major general temporarily, probably because of wartime circumstances.
What is the role of a 2 star general?
In the US a 2 Star or Major General is usually in charge of a Department of the Army in peacetime.
Who was the confederate general that played a major role in the battle at bull run?
General Robert e. Lee
Who is a powerful figure who plays a major role in setting the United Nations' agenda in international affairs.?
Secretary General A+
What general is credited for playing a major role in winning the war for the Union?
Ulysses S Grant.
What significance did Cathy Freeman have in society in general?
she had a major significance in the aboriginal society as she won gold for Australia in the Olympics for running and is a major role model for them.
Was grant a major general or general?
major general
is a powerful figure who plays a major role in setting the United Nations' agenda in international affairs?
Secretary General A+
What were the generals' names at the Battle of Chickamauga?
Confederate commander was Lt. General Braxton Bragg. Union Commander was Major General William Stark Rosencrans. Also worth mentioning for the role played in the battle are: Confederate lt. General James Longstreet and Union Major General George Henry Thomas.
What year did it change from sergeant major general to major general?
There has never been a Sergeant Major General.
How was the estates general similar to parliament?
Members of the third estate played a major role in both groups
Which comes first major general or leutenant general?
Major General is the lower rank.
Who were the generals in the battle of Chattanooga?
They were General Braxton Bragg, Major General William Rosecrans, Major General Ulysses S. Grant, Major General George Thomas, and Major General William T. Sherman.
