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A brigadier general is a one-star general. There are several brigadier generals in the U.S. Army.

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What Cherokee leader rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army?

General Stand Watie is the Cherokee leader, who rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army.


Important people in the Battle of Gettysburg?

In the American Civil War's Battle of Gettysburg, the key leaders at the top level for each side were the following: On the Union side, Major General George Meade was the top commander, with a variety of capable lower-ranking officers in positions of influence during the battle. On the Confederate side, General Robert E. Lee was the top commander. Several of his corps commanders should also be mentioned, as they had important (and generally negative, as the results would show) influence on the battle: Lt. General James Longstreet and Lt. General Richard S. Ewell.


What rank was Garfield in the Civil War?

He entered the army as a lieutenant colonel. He was later promoted to brigadier general and then to major general.


What is a brigandier?

A one star US Army General (Brigadier General-for Brigade Commander). A US Army brigade is authorized a full Colonel as commander; if the brigade is deployed alone (without a division), such as the 1st Brigade of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division was in Vietnam (the only one to be deployed as such); then that brigade is authorized a General to command it; hence a Brigadier General.


How many General Officer ranks normally exist in the Army?

Four - Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General, and General, with one, two, three, and four stars, respectively. General of the Army - the five star rank - is a special rank not used in peacetime.

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What is the abbreviation of an army brigadier?

US Army General Rank Abbreviations: From 0-7 to 0-10* Brigadier General [BG] Major General [MG] Lieutenant General [LTG] General [GEN] General of the Army [GA]


What is a one star general called in the army?

The rank of one star in the US Army is a Brigadier General.


What Cherokee leader rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army?

General Stand Watie is the Cherokee leader, who rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army.


Which word may precede General?

In the Army there are five different levels of General: Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General, General and General of the Army.


Who was First African American brigadier general?

Benjamin O. Davis promoted to Brigadier General, United States Army in October 1940


What rank in british army is one star general?

A Brigadier General is the equivalent of a one star general.


Who was First Indian army major general Name?

Stand Watie became a brigadier general.


In the British army what rank falls between major general and colonel?

Brigadier


Who was the quartermaster general of the Continental Army?

Matthias Williamson, a Brigadier General from New Jersey


Youngest brigadier general of the US Army was?

George Armstrong Custer became the youngest brigadier general in the Union army. Despite having no direct command experience, he became the youngest brigadier general in the UnionArmy at age 23 during the US Civil War. Custer was a West Point graduate and was present at General Lee's surrender at Appomattox. He was killed years after the war by a Native American attack on his troop in the West.


Important people in the Battle of Gettysburg?

In the American Civil War's Battle of Gettysburg, the key leaders at the top level for each side were the following: On the Union side, Major General George Meade was the top commander, with a variety of capable lower-ranking officers in positions of influence during the battle. On the Confederate side, General Robert E. Lee was the top commander. Several of his corps commanders should also be mentioned, as they had important (and generally negative, as the results would show) influence on the battle: Lt. General James Longstreet and Lt. General Richard S. Ewell.


Who is the brigadier of Indian army at present?

who is the brigadier of indian army at present