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John Bankhead Magruder was Major general of the Confederate Army.
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How did John magruder and and John Reagan contribute to the civil war?
Reagan (no relation!) was the Confederate Postmaster-General, notable for being one of the only two Confederate ministers who kept their seats throughout the war. Magruder was an interesting case of a mediocre General, who scored one spectacular hit, stemming from his experience in amateur theatricals, not military combat. Before the war, Magruder had been stationed in the desert, where his men had too little to do, and just spent their time drinking and brawling. Magruder declared that they were entitled to some form of musical or theatrical entertainment, but the top brass said this was an unmilitary idea. So Magruder staged unofficial concerts and plays, often with himself acting and singing. These shows were enormously popular with the troops. In 1862, Magruder was serving under Robert E. Lee in Virginia, when they were greatly outnumbered by McLellan's army which was threatening Richmond. Magruder realised that he had a chance to use one of his favourite theatrical devices - marching a small number of men across the stage and round the back, so that they would look like a continuous marching column. This managed to fool McLellan into thinking that Magruder had vast numbers on the high ground facing him. It caused McLellan to lose his nerve, and the Peninsula Campaign was lost, largely on account of this deception tactic.
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When did John B. Magruder die?
John B. Magruder died in 1871.
Who won the US Civil War Battle of the Second Galveston?
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What has the author John Bankhead Magruder written?
John Bankhead Magruder has written: 'Proclamation!' -- subject(s): Harbors
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The first pitched battle of the Civil War was the Battle of Williamsburg, also referred to as the Battle of Fort Magruder. The battle occurred on May 5, 1862.
When did Confederate General John Bankhead Magruder graduate from West Point?
Confederate General John Bankhead Magruder graduated from West Point in 1830. He was ranked 15th in his graduating class of 42 cadets. Magruder is best known for his service in the Peninsula campaign.
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How did John magruder and and John Reagan contribute to the civil war?
Reagan (no relation!) was the Confederate Postmaster-General, notable for being one of the only two Confederate ministers who kept their seats throughout the war. Magruder was an interesting case of a mediocre General, who scored one spectacular hit, stemming from his experience in amateur theatricals, not military combat. Before the war, Magruder had been stationed in the desert, where his men had too little to do, and just spent their time drinking and brawling. Magruder declared that they were entitled to some form of musical or theatrical entertainment, but the top brass said this was an unmilitary idea. So Magruder staged unofficial concerts and plays, often with himself acting and singing. These shows were enormously popular with the troops. In 1862, Magruder was serving under Robert E. Lee in Virginia, when they were greatly outnumbered by McLellan's army which was threatening Richmond. Magruder realised that he had a chance to use one of his favourite theatrical devices - marching a small number of men across the stage and round the back, so that they would look like a continuous marching column. This managed to fool McLellan into thinking that Magruder had vast numbers on the high ground facing him. It caused McLellan to lose his nerve, and the Peninsula Campaign was lost, largely on account of this deception tactic.
Was john Reagan the north or south of the civil war?
John Reagan was the Confederate Postmaster General. He was part of the South during the Civil War.
What has the author William A McClenaghan written?
William A. McClenaghan has written: 'Magruder's American Government 1998 (Magruder's American Government)' 'Magruder's American Government, 1987 (Magruder's American Government)' 'Guide to the Essentials of American Government' 'Teacher's Guide Magruder's American Government, 1981' 'Magruder's American Government 2003 (Magruder's American Government)' 'Magruders American Government, 1993' 'Magruder's American Government, 1988 (Magruder's American Government)' 'Magruder's American Government 2001 (Magruder's American Government)' '1986 Magruder's American Government' 'Magruder's American Government 1997 (Magruder's American Government)' 'Magruder's American government' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Politics and government, Study and teaching, Political science 'Magruder's American Government, 1989 (Magruder's American Government)' 'American Goverment MAGRUDER' S 2007 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (Magruder's American Government)' 'Magruder's American Government 2004 (Magruder's American Government)' 'Magruder's American Government, 1992 (Magruder's American Government)' 'Magruder's American Government 2001 (Magruder's American Government, 2001)' 'Teacher's resource book to accompany Magruder's American government'
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