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Union's President . . . President Lincoln
It is obvious that only Lincoln as commander-in-chief could choose the commander of the Army of the Potomac, but who made the offer on his behalf to Lee? On April 18, 1861, Lee met at the home of Francis Blair, Sr., a journalist, who told Lee that he was being offered command with the rank of Major General by Secretary of War Cameron and President Lincoln. Lee correctly anticipating that Virginia would join the Confederacy refused because it would mean that he would be leading an invasion of Virginia. This scene is depicted in the film "Gods and Generals"
God's and Generals aside, General Winfield Scott, Lee's old Mexican War superior, gave him the official offer, but told him that he should turn down the post if his loyalties were divided in any way.
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Who was offered and rejected command of the union forces at the start of the civil war?
Robert E. Lee. He decided to go with his state, Virginia.
What confederate general was offered command of the northern army but refused to fight against Virginia?
The Confederate general who was offered command of the Union Army but declined to fight against Virginia was Robert E. Lee. After Virginia seceded from the Union, Lee chose to remain loyal to his home state, ultimately leading the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. His decision was rooted in his deep sense of duty and loyalty to Virginia, despite his previous service in the U.S. Army.
I was offered and rejected command of the Union forces at the start of the Civil War. I was a brilliant general and commander of the Confederate forces. Who am I?
robert e lee
Who fought in the battle of petersburg?
The Union armies of the James and the Potomac under the overall command of Grant end the Confederate Army of the Northern Virginia, under the overll command of Lee.
Taking over command of the Richmond forces in 1862 after General Johnston was injured defending the southern capital, this leader was once offered the command of all Union troops?
Robert E. Lee
Which general was offered command of Union Army after Fort Sumer?
Robert E. Lee
What position was Robert E Lee offered before the civil wars?
He was offered command of the entire Union army, but rejected.
Who almost commanded the Union Army during the Civil War?
Robert E. Lee was offered command, but turned it down.
Was Robert E. Lee the commander of the union?
No, he commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. But, at the begining of the war, he was offered command of the US Army forces, but declined.
Was Robert E. Lee a union soldier?
No, though he was offered command of Federal forces, he resigned to fight for Virginia and would up in command of the Army of Northern Virginia.
Who was offered and rejected command of the union forces at the start of the civil war?
Robert E. Lee. He decided to go with his state, Virginia.
Was asked to command northern troops but declined?
Robert Edward Lee before he resigned his commission in the U.S. Army was offered Command of all Union troops. He declined,resigned and offered his service to his home State of Virginia.
What position was Robert e lee offered during the cilvil war?
Winfield Scott offered Lee command of the Union forces. Lee resigned.
Who was offered but rejected command of the union forces the start of the civil-war?
Robert E. Lee was offered command of the Union forces at the start of the Civil War. However, he declined the position, choosing instead to side with his home state of Virginia when it seceded from the Union. Lee's decision to lead the Confederate Army ultimately made him a prominent military figure in the war.
What confederate general was offered command of the northern army but refused to fight against Virginia?
The Confederate general who was offered command of the Union Army but declined to fight against Virginia was Robert E. Lee. After Virginia seceded from the Union, Lee chose to remain loyal to his home state, ultimately leading the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. His decision was rooted in his deep sense of duty and loyalty to Virginia, despite his previous service in the U.S. Army.
Why did Robert lee fight for the South in the Civil War?
After General Scott offered him command of the Union army, which he refused, Lee said he could never draw his sword against his home state, Virginia. Lee was opposed to secession.
Was Robert E. Lee commandant of west point?
Lee was Commandant at West Point prior to the Civil War. He resigned when he was offered the command of the Union Army, from President Lincoln, but took the command of the Confederate Army.
