Sounds like the Grierson raid through the state of Mississippi in Spring 1863.
It distracted the Confederate commander at Vicksburg, and enabled Grant to cross the Mississippi.
Ambrose Burnside led the raids that distracted Confederate troops, enabling General Grant to land his troops south of Vicksburg.
Benjamin Grierson led the raids that distracted Confederate forces so Grant could land south of Vicksburg. Benjamin Grierson was a career officer in the US Army.
John Smith
P.G.T. Beauregard
General Johnston
Ambrose Burnside led the raids that distracted Confederate troops, enabling General Grant to land his troops south of Vicksburg.
Benjamin Grierson led the raids that distracted Confederate forces so Grant could land south of Vicksburg. Benjamin Grierson was a career officer in the US Army.
genral andrew jackson
John Smith
P.G.T. Beauregard
Gen Robert E Lee
General Johnston
Robert E. Lee
Two Civil War battles occurred at Manassas. The first, in July of 1861, saw Confederate troops led by Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard win a limited victory against Union forces. The second, in August of 1862, was decisively won by Confederate troops led by General Robert E. Lee.
General Robert E. Lee led the Confederate forces.
George S. Patton, grandfather of the famous World War II general.
Stonewall Jackson