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What commander fought the most battles in the Civil War?

If you mean large battles, I believe it would have to be Robert E. Lee. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia for almost three years. The main Union Army opposed to him had six commanders during that time. The other main theater of war was the "west", which during the Civil War meant west of the Appalachians but east of the Mississippi River, and on neither side did any general come close to that amount of time in command.


What is significant about the Battle of Shiloh?

That this could have been a major victory for the Confederacy,but with so many casualties on both sides,the generals on each side began to realize that the war would not be over as quickly as they thought it would. (This doesn't mean I'm a "know-it-all" person,it just means that I'm educated) The battle of Shiloh was important beacuse YOUR FACE C:


What does a phyric victory mean?

The question is wrong. It means to say what does a Pyrrhic victory mean? Which is indeed to win a battle but not the war. However, the word it uses, phyric, means an igneous rock texture containing phenocrysts. Rocks are much smarter than humans, and do not fight battles and wars, so the question in its current form makes no sense.


What does VJ Day mean?

Victory over Japan Day


What battle took place in pennsylvania?

During the American Civil War, the major battle fought between Southern and Northern armies in Pennsylvania occurred in the southeast region of the state, in and around the small town of Gettysburg. Taking place from July 1st through July 3rd of 1863, the battle turned out to be a decisive Union victory, as it resulted in an orderly but sure retreat by the Southern forces, which would never again invade Northern territory.

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What is the significant of the battle of Shiloh?

That this could have been a major victory for the Confederacy,but with so many casualties on both sides,the generals on each side began to realize that the war would not be over as quickly as they thought it would. (This doesn't mean I'm a "know-it-all" person,it just means that I'm educated) The battle of Shiloh was important beacuse YOUR FACE C:


What does victory mean?

Having won something like a battle or contest.


What does ein kampf ein sieg mean?

One fight/battle, one victory.


Who were victory of the first Battle of Bull Run?

If you mean who was "victorious" at The First Battle of Bull Run, it was the Confederates lead by Stonewall Jackson.


Can Pokemon platinum battle Pokemon soul silver?

Yeah, if you mean the WiFi battle in the Union Room.


What doea Shiloh mean?

Shiloh is derived from the bible and the meaning of the word is "gift for him."


Which battle won the union victory?

The last big battle was the Siege of Petersburg, where Grant simply waited for the Confederates to run out of manpower. It was followed by a few days of small engagements ending at Appomattox, where the surrender took place. If you mean 'which battle swung the war?', most people debate between Gettysburg and Vicksburg. (I would cite the latter.)


What does the gold tassel cord on the American Flag mean?

The gold tassel represents that the Flag has been honored with victory in battle or the flag has seen heroics in battle.


Who won the battle of CSS Alabama?

You mean the Battle of Cherbourg. Well, after the battle was over USS Kearsarge was still afloat, and CSS Alabama was underwater. I'd have to say the Union won this one.


What were the wars fought in the Civil War?

Do you mean battles? The main battles are Battle of Gettysburg, Seven Days Battle, Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of Shiloh, Battle of Chancellorsville, Battle of the Wilderness, Battle of Antietam and Battles of First and Second Bull Run If you mean other wars being fought at the same time here they are -Crimean War (1854-56) -Austro-Sardinian War (1859) -Second War of Schleswig (1864) - Indian Mutiny (1857-58)


What commander fought the most battles in the Civil War?

If you mean large battles, I believe it would have to be Robert E. Lee. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia for almost three years. The main Union Army opposed to him had six commanders during that time. The other main theater of war was the "west", which during the Civil War meant west of the Appalachians but east of the Mississippi River, and on neither side did any general come close to that amount of time in command.


What does the word grovel mean in the book Shiloh?

it means follow