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Who was the general in chief of the us army when the civil war started and developer of the anaconda plan?
General Winfield Scott - a most distinguished soldier who was far too old for the job.
He was one of the few leaders who realized that it would be a long war, and his 'Anaconda' plan - slowly squeezing the life out of the Confederacy - was very sound, and also very similar to the plan that the Union did eventually put into effect.
But it was ridiculed at the time for being too slow and ponderous, and in his frail state of health, he would obviously have to be replaced before long, so he was not in a position to fight his corner.
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Who is the current army chief?
General Vijay Kumar Singh
Who was the confederate general in the anaconda plan?
There was no Confederate General in the Anaconda Plan. The name was given derisively to the long-term strategy recommended by the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S.Army, Winfield Scott. The idea was to blockade the ports and liberate the Mississippi, to stop the South importing the goods it needed. Since most people thought the war would be over in weeks, the plan was rejected. But later, the North adopted a programme basically similar. An interesting case of a top General applying valuable insight, but too old to fight his corner.
Which side do you believe was best prepared for war?
Neither side was prepared for war - there were no big, trained armies. But the strategy suggested by the elderly Union General-in-Chief (The slow 'Anaconda Plan') was actually the most realistic proposal, and in the end the North carried out something very similar.
When did grant become leader of the union armies?
He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and general- in-chief in March of 1864.
Chief of armed forces of the Philippines?
The Commander in chief of the Phillipino armed forces is Benigno Aquino III, the President of the Philippines. The armed forces Chief of staff is General Ricardo David.
