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After Jackson' death at Chancellorsville, Longstreet became Lee's top field commander. He was determined to impose his idea of moving the army to the right to interpose the rebels between Washington and the Union army, forcing them to attack fortified rebel lines.
Lee considered the plan, then decided against it. Longstreet was sullen and sulky after, and told Lee he thought Pickett's charge would fail, which it did.
Whether or not if Longstreet's plan would have wprked remains a debate to this day.
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∙ 7y agoConfederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet was one of Robert E. Lee's best corps commanders. At the Battle of Gettysburg he was late arriving to the battle scene. On day three of the battle his carps was late in positioning themselves for an offensive assault on Union positions on the place called Little Round Top. It became well known that Longstreet objected to:1. The raid into Pennsylvania; and
2. The offensive assault on Little Round Top.
Although Lee took responsibility for the loss at Gettysburg, many people believed the loss was due to Longstreet's lack of prompt execution of orders.
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What did James Longstreet do during the civil war?
He commanded the I Corp of Lee's Army. On July 2nd he successfully attacked and driven back Gen. Sickle's III Union Corp from their positions of the Peach Trees and Wheat Field but failed to capture the Little Round Top. That allowed the left flank of the Federal line of not being outflanked.
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What is a debate issue for the Battle of the Gettysburg?
Whether the popular James Longstreet was to blame for the failure to capture Little Round Top. Also whether J.E.B. Stuart left Lee in the lurch by his long absence while reconnoitring enemy positions.
When was the battle of little round top?
The battle of little round top lasted for 5 hours.
When did the battle of little round top begin?
It is stated in some of the eyewitness accounts of The Battle of Little Round Top recorded later that the battle began "late in the afternoon." It was around 7 p.m.
Where did the union camp at the Battle of Gettysburg?
in little round top
Who were the important people in the Battle of Gettysburg and what did they do?
Longstreet and Lee commanded the Confederate army in Gettysburg, while George Meade commanded the Union army. George Pickett led Pickett's charge on the 3rd day, and Colonel Chamberlain held the high ground on Little Round Top.
Did the yankees win the the battle of little round top or did the rebels?
Yankees.
Who won the battle of little round top?
The Union won with ease
Did the North control Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg?
Yes, during the whole battle.
When did the battle of little round top take place and did it take place in the north or the south?
The fight for Little Round Top occurred on the second day of the battle, July 2. It was in the southern portion of the Gettysburg battlefield. The battle took place on northern soil.
What is one of the battle scenes at the Battle of Gettysburg?
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What famous battle included Pickett's charge and Little Round Top?
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What was the Famous Maine Regiment that stopped the confederacy at the battle little round tops?
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