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Abolitionist leader. Harpers Ferry was the location of a US Army arsenal. Brown and his followers seized the arsenal on October 16, 1859. A US Marine detachment from the Marine Barracks, Washington, led by Ist Lt Israel Greene, USMC, assualted Brown's group and retook the arsenal on October 18, 1859. The overall commander of the operation was Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee. Lee was home at Arlington, VA, on leave from his command, the 2d US Cavalry, stationed in Texas and was tasked by the Secretary of War to command the operation. Interestingly, Lee's adjutant (aide or officer assistant) at Harpers Ferry was US Army 1st Lt. J.E.B. Stuart, future Major General and Commander of the Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virgina (Lee's major command in the Confederate Army).
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What happened during john brown's raid and where did it take place?
John Browns raid took place at Harpors Ferry. But im not sure what happened durning it though.
Who led the raid at Harpers ferry?
John Brown
The abolitionist who tried to lead a revolt at harpers ferry in 1859?
=John Brown (abolitionist)=
Where is the John Brown Wax Museum in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?
The address of the John Brown Wax Museum is: 168 High St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
When was John Brown brown born?
John Brown (abolitionist / revolutionary) was born in 1800. He was hanged in 1859, after the disastrous raid on Harpers Ferry.
Who captured the US asenal at harpes ferry?
John Brown
Who lead the American troops against john brown at harpes ferry?
Robert Edward Lee.
What happened to Brown after the raid?
After the Harpers ferry raid John Brown was arrested and hung.
What happened after the Harper's ferry raid?
John Brown was arrested and hanged.
What happened to john brown after he was catured at Harper ferry?
Hanged in December 1859
What happened with john brown at harpers ferry?
Not one slave joined him or fought with him.
What happened during john Brown and where did it take place?
John Browns raid took place at Harpors Ferry. But im not sure what happened durning it though.
What happened after his trial for actions in Harper's Ferry?
John brown was hung for sabotage against the united states
What happened during john brown's raid and where did it take place?
John Browns raid took place at Harpors Ferry. But im not sure what happened durning it though.
Who was executed for his attack on the arsenal at harpers ferry?
(John Brown)
When Did John Brown Lead a raid on Harper's Ferry in Virginia?
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry was from October 16-18, 1859.
The leader at Harper's Ferry was?
john brown
