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What military mistake cost southern forces the initiative after the battle of chickamauga?
They had devastating defeats
What mistake did General Cornwallis that led to the defeat of the British Army?
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Why does lee end up fighting in Gettysburg?
Lee was drawn into the Battle of Gettysburg by mistake. General Henry Heath advanced on Gettysburg on the morning of July 1, 1863, in order to capture a supply of shoes in the area. His men were attacked by General Buford's cavalry division. By the time General Lee arrived on the battlefield in the afternoon, several other Confederate units had joined General Heath and the battle had developed into a major engagement. General Lee ordered the rest of his army to concentrate at Gettysburg with the goal to capture Gettysburg and defeat the Union forces defending it.
Who led confederate forces in Virginia?
ANSWER The Confederate Army had no Chief of Staff, because Jefferson Davis preferred keep the responsibility related to on himself, with disastrous outcome. Only at the last stage of the war R.E. Lee was appointed to that charge but it was too late to remedy the mistake and influence the course of the military events.
Why did general mcclellan say they have made a great mistake alas for your poor country?
General McClellan's remark about a "great mistake" reflects his deep concern for the consequences of military decisions that could lead to greater suffering for the nation. He believed that strategic miscalculations could result in unnecessary casualties and prolong the Civil War, ultimately harming the very fabric of the country he sought to protect. His lamentation underscores the weight of leadership during a turbulent time, as he grappled with the moral and ethical implications of warfare.
What military mistake cost southern forces the initiative after the battle of chickamauga?
They had devastating defeats
What military mistake cost the southern forces the initiative after the battle of chickamauga?
They had devastating defeats
Did The Confederacy win the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863?
The Confederates. But the Confederate commander, Braxton Bragg, failed to follow up by pursuing the routed Union forces. Then he laid a poorly conducted half-siege to Chattanooga, where the Yankees retreated. Then he divided his force, sending off almost half his army in an ill-conceived campaign to recapture Knoxville. The Yankees meanwhile had brought in Grant to take over in Chattanooga, and when Grant attacked to break the siege Bragg no longer had sufficient strength to contain the Federals. So, in the long run, the advantages of the Confederate's smashing victory at Chickamauga were wasted. This editorial on the battle is ill-founded. Bragg's personalty problems bring he and General James Longstreet into a feud. This requires Jefferson Davis to arrive from Richmond to mediate the dispute.
What serious mistake did Confederate General Bragg make just before the US Civil War Battle of Chattanooga?
In 1863, Confederate General Bragg sent General Longstreet and 12, 000 of his men away to try to dislodge a Union unit. This would leave him badly outnumbered when it came time for the big battle.
What costly mistake did the confederate make before the battle of Antietam?
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Who was the confederate leader at Gettysburg?
The Federal Amy of the Potomac was commanded by Major General George G. Mead. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia was Commanded by General Robert E. Lee.
What does geberous mean?
I think that it means general or maybe a spelling mistake of general.
What was Louis riels mistake?
Listening to his voices and not his general.
Was it a mistake for Lee to advance into Maryland?
He was beaten at Antheim, Sharpesburg Maryland, and it was because General McLean was a wimp, that the Union army did not totally defeat him. So, Yes, it was Very Bad Mistake for General Lee in advance into Maryland, and it was an Even Worse Mistake to go into Pennsylvania and meet General Meade at Gettysburg.
What questionable operational decisions in the invasion of Maryland were made by Confederate General Robert E. Lee that can be understood based on the unique opportunity his invasion tried to exploit?
From a purely tactical perspective, it was a mistake for Confederate General Robert E. Lee to march the entire army to Frederick, Maryland before having cleared his supply line by capturing Harpers Ferry. The Union decision to make a stand there damaged Lee's plan and forced the devision of his army that gave Union General McClellan a step forward to derail Lee's plans.
Why was the Pickett's Charge a mistake?
Because he ordered all of his men at once to attack instead of setting up his artillery etc. it was a risky plan due to him risking his men.Furthermore, Confederate General Robert E. Lee falsely believed that the Union center was weak, when, in fact, the opposite was true.
What mistake did General Cornwallis that led to the defeat of the British Army?
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