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Major General Irwin McDowell was a Union general, commanding US forces in the first major battle of the war, at First Manassas, where he was defeated by the Confederates under Joe Johnston and PTG Beauregard.
Where was the first battle civil war fought at
General McDowell was the first commanding officer of the Union's Army of the Potomac. Under him the Army lost it's first major battle, the battle of Manassas or Bull Run. He was quickly replaced with General George B. McClellan.
he was on the north side he was on the north side
General P.G.T. Beauregard fought on the Confederate side.
Former US Civil War general Alexander McDowell McCook died on 1903-06-12.
Major General Irwin McDowell was a Union general, commanding US forces in the first major battle of the war, at First Manassas, where he was defeated by the Confederates under Joe Johnston and PTG Beauregard.
Irvin McDowell represented the Union during the American Civil War. He served as a Union general and is best known for his role in the First Battle of Bull Run, where he commanded the Army of Northeastern Virginia. McDowell's leadership and strategies were integral to the Union's military efforts during the early years of the conflict.
Irvin McDowell
Where was the first battle civil war fought at
General Irwin McDowell is most remembered for the defeat at the first Battle of Bull Run, nevertheless he remained an active officer. At the end of the US Civil War, McDowell was placed in charge of the Department of the Pacific. He gained the promotion to major general in 1872 and retired from the US Army in 1882.
Irvin McDowell
General McDowell was the first commanding officer of the Union's Army of the Potomac. Under him the Army lost it's first major battle, the battle of Manassas or Bull Run. He was quickly replaced with General George B. McClellan.
He was the lead general for the union side (north).
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The Union General Ambrose Burnside.
There was no "good side" in the civil war. There are no good or bad people. People just do what they think is best.