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Who was in command of all of General Lee's cavalry in the civil war?
Jeb Stuart
What effect did the absence of General JEB Stuart have on the defeat of the Confederates in the Battle of Gettysburg?
None. Jeb Stuart was at the Battle of Gettysburg with his cavalry getting whipped by a much smaller force led by General Custer. Stewart was attacking from the north while Pickett's division attacked from the south. The two forces never joined in the middle as Lee had planned.
Who was called the eyes of the army by Robert E. Lee?
James Ewell Brown (JEB) Stuart. Lee described him as the "eyes of the army" after learning of Stuart's death. Stuart had been mortally wounded in a clash with Sheridan's cavalry at Yellow Tavern on May 11, 1864. Stuart three times led a patrol on horseback right round the rear of the enemy.
What battles jeb Stuart fought in?
General J.E.B. Stuart was a Cavalry Commander for the Confederacy. He was well known for his skilled reconnaissance and support. He contributed heavily to many Southern Victories, but was also was partly responsible for Lee's defeat at Gettysburg when Stuart was ambushed by Major General Alfred Pleasonton. Stuart was delayed from relaying Union Movements to Lee.
During General Robert Lee's movement north why didn't he know the exact position of the Union army and how did he find out where it was?
The proximity of the Union army to Lee on June 28, 1863 was a surprise. General Lee didn't have contact with JEB Stuart during the early part of the invasion of Pennsylvania. Stuart's cavalry usually supplied important information such as the position and strength of the enemy. Lee was informed of the Union Army's exact position and relative strength via a spy "Harrison" employed by General James Longstreet.
General Jeb Stuart was led by who?
His commander was Robert E. Lee.
Who did General Lee use as his eyes and ears in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Major General J.E.B. Stuart.
Who was in command of all of General Lee's cavalry in the civil war?
Jeb Stuart
Who was nicknames the eyes of the armyby Robert E. Lee?
Cavalry General Jeb Stuart.
Man who led the cavalry foces of the confederacy until yellow tavern?
General Jeb Stuart, who was killed at Yellow Tavern on May 11th,1864. Stuart was assisted by Generals Wade Hampton and Fitzhugh Lee. Fitzhugh Lee was the nephew of Robert E. Lee. General Stuart was probably the finest cavalry officer of the war,an innovative and daring personality.
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
When was Stuart Lee born?
Stuart Lee was born in 1947.
Who did general lee call the eyes and the ears of the army?
James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart .
What did General Lee and General Longstreet disagree on about the attck of July 3rd?
General Lee didn't have contact with JEB Stuart during the early part of the invasion of Pennsylvania. Stuart's cavalry usually supplied important information such as the position and strength of the enemy. Lee was informed of the Union Army's exact position and relative strength via a spy "Harrison" employed by General James Longstreet.
What effect did the absence of General JEB Stuart have on the defeat of the Confederates in the Battle of Gettysburg?
None. Jeb Stuart was at the Battle of Gettysburg with his cavalry getting whipped by a much smaller force led by General Custer. Stewart was attacking from the north while Pickett's division attacked from the south. The two forces never joined in the middle as Lee had planned.
President Lincoln was upset with General McClellan because .?
he had refused to lee's retreating army into Virginia
What mission did Confederate General Lee assign to General JEB Stuart on June 10 1862?
On June 10, 1862, the Peninsula campaign of the Union was underway. General lee summoned cavalry general JEB Stuart to do some scouting for him. Lee wanted to know how far the Union's right flank extended above the Chickahominy. This military information was required inasmuch as Confederate Jackson's army would be approaching that area shortly to join Lee's own army.
