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Union commander who seized new Orleans baton rouge and natchez?
David Farragut, commander of Union Naval Fleet, winner of battle of New Orleans and helped control Mississippi River
Who were the generals of new Orleans of the civil war?
Major General Mansfield Lovell. He was the confederate Commander in New Orleans before the conquer of the city by Admiral Farragut in 1862. Major General Benjamin Butler. He was the Commander of the Union Occupation Forces in New Orleans in 1862.
In an effort to demoralize the South after 1863 where did Union forces focus their attacks?
On the two main Confederate armies - the Army of Tennessee under Joe Johnston, and the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee. This was the initiative of the new General-in-Chief of the Union armies, Ulysses Grant, who was not interested in occupying territory. He just wanted to destroy the enemy.
In effort to demoralize the south after 1863 where did union forces focus their attacks?
On the two main Confederate armies - the Army of Tennessee under Joe Johnston, and the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee. This was the initiative of the new General-in-Chief of the Union armies, Ulysses Grant, who was not interested in occupying territory. He just wanted to destroy the enemy.
Who was president Lincoln's first choice for commander in of the union army?
President Abraham Lincoln's first choice for commander of the Union Army was General Winfield Scott. Scott was a veteran officer with extensive military experience, particularly in the Mexican-American War. However, due to his advancing age and health issues, he eventually stepped down, leading Lincoln to appoint George B. McClellan as the new commander.
Was New York part of the union army?
Yes, New York remained loyal to the Union and raised may volunteer regiments for the Union armies.
Who is the new general that Lincoln chooses to lead the union in 1864?
Ulysses S. Grant
What union commander captured new Orleans and mobile?
David Farragut
Who was the commander at West Point New York?
Benedict Arnold
Union commander who seized new Orleans baton rouge and natchez?
David Farragut, commander of Union Naval Fleet, winner of battle of New Orleans and helped control Mississippi River
What tactical problems did Major General Joseph Hooker encounter during the 1864 Atlanta campaign?
Although President Lincoln had replaced Major General Joseph Hooker after the Battle of Chancellorsville, his departure from the Army of the Potomac was not the end of his military operations in the US Civil War. In 1864, Hooker found himself in General Sherman's Atlanta campaign. Hooker then was the XX Corps commander reporting to General Thomas in the Army of the Cumberland. He is noted in the Battle of New Hope Church. On May 25, 1864, he was ordered to test the Confederate defenses at New Hope Church. His attempted assaults there against Confederate entrenchments met with failure. At this juncture of Sherman's Atlanta campaign, the Union armies were temporarily stymied.
What is one example of the ability of the Union to field new armies?
The ability to draft new soldiers for the Union war effort was enormous. With a distinct shortage of Northern volunteers, US President Lincoln ordered the drafting of 500,000 men to serve in the military. He made this proclamation in early February of 1864 and expected results by early March. The terms of service would either be three years or for the duration of the war.
What were the results of the US Civil War Battle of New Hope Church?
Confederate forces under General Joseph Johnston built fortified positions at New Hope Church in Georgia. Union General Joseph Hooker led his troops ahead of those under General Thomas to test these defenses. This was on May 25, 1864. The Union's frontal assaults on the Southern defenses proved futile and costly. Union attempts over two days frustrated General William Sherman who had charge of three Union armies under three different generals. Reportedly Sherman "wanted out of this hell hole ". By May 26, 1864 this battle as over. The defeat was hoisted on Union General Joesph Hooker.
What changes to the Confederate draft laws were made in 1864?
Still pressed for soldiers, the Confederate Congress had to make another revision to their age limits for the purpose of maintaining their armies. In February of 1864 the new age limits for draftees ranged from 17 to 50.
What change was made by general Joseph hooker as new commander of the union army was to?
Organize the army different.
Who is general Ulysses S. Grant?
Well he was a General in the Civil War and then went on to be one of Presidents of the United States of America.
Who was the first Union commander to demand the surrender of Vicksburg?
US Naval commander Samuel P. Lee was the first Union commander to demand the surrender of Vicksburg Mississippi. This demand was made on May 18, 1862. Lee was the captain of the USS Oneida. Just prior to this the City of New Orleans was captured and Baton Rouge also fell. The Union navy then set its sights on Vicksburg.
