They had to be officially pardoned first.
Then most of them got respectable jobs as railroad presidents or insurance company directors.
Some didn't - and formed the KKK.
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And at least one- John S. Mosby- the "Gray Ghost", commander of Mosby's Rangers- became a US Ambassador!
A. Southern generals were exceptional in the field
The Mexican War (1846-48). Many men who were Civil War generals were junior officers in the Mexican War.
Better Generals - some of the best officers in the US Army had resigned to serve the Confederacy. A stronger cavalry tradition - most young men were accustomed to the riding and shooting way of life. A powerful mission imperative - to defend the homeland against the invader. (All the battles except Gettysburg were on Southern soil.)
Notably , U.S. Grant ~ look to the related link below for a list of generals in the Civil War .
After the civil war, Southern military officers could NOT hold office.Answer:Indeed, former CSA Gen. Joseph Wheeler fought as US Brigadier General duringthe Spanish-American War in 1898.
Civil War Generals II happened in 1997.
The generals were the officers who led brigade sized units, divisions, corps, and armies.
General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson and General Robert E. Lee
A. Southern generals were exceptional in the field
The Mexican War (1846-48). Many men who were Civil War generals were junior officers in the Mexican War.
The last name of the Confederate general known for his daring tactics and flamboyant behavior during the Civil War was Stuart. General J.E.B. Stuart was one of the notable southern generals of that time.
One significant advantage the Southern states had during the Civil War was their strong military leadership, exemplified by generals like Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Many experienced military officers were from the South and had a deep understanding of the terrain and tactics suited to their region. Additionally, the Southern population had a strong commitment to the cause of defending their homeland, which helped boost morale and enlistment.
He was William Tecumseh Sherman.Answer:There were numerous generals in both the Northern and Southern armies during the American Civil War (See Link). As the North eventually carried the war to the South there could even be said to be Northern generals in the South at some periods.
Generals Lee and Grant were each in the Mexican War as US officers. Later they both were in the US Civil War as opponents.
Civil War
As the US Civil War unfolded, only about 300 Southern US Navy officers tendered their resignations to join the Confederacy. That was a sufficient number inasmuch the South never had the warships for them to command.
Civil War Generals II was created in 1997.