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What was a of the battle of Gettysburg?
The Confederate army never went north again.
What was a result of the battle Gettysburg?
The Confederate army never went north again.
Was Confederate General Jubal Anderson Early ever married?
No he was never married.
Commander of confederate forces who was killed at the Battle of Shiloh?
Albert Sidney Johnston, regarded by many as the best General in America. As he was killed at this early stage in the war, his full stature was never revealed.
How did Confederate General Earl Van Dorn die?
General Earl Van Dorn lost the Confederate attempt to control northwestern Arkansas. He later lost the Second Battle of Corinth. He was never given command of another Confederate army. He did receive the command of a cavalry unit in 1863. That same year he was murdered by a man claiming Van Dorn was having an affair with his wife.
When did Confederate General John Horace Forney graduate from West Point?
Confederate General John Horace Forney graduated from West Point in 1852. He was ranked 22nd among his graduating class of cadets that numbered 43. Horney fought at the First Battle of Bull Run and then was wounded at the Battle of Dranesville. He was later transferred to the Western Theater of the US Civil War and helped defend Vicksburg in a losing cause. He became a prisoner that was paroled but never saw any major battle action after that.
Did General George S Patton's father fight in the Civil War?
Colonel George S. Patton, his grandfather, served in the 22nd Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States of America and was killed during the Battle of Opequon. As an interesting side note: The Confederate Congress had promoted Colonel Patton to brigadier general; however, at the time, he had already died of battle wounds, so that promotion was never official. Had he survived a few more days he would have been the first "General Patton" instead of his grandson.
Why did Union lieutenant general John Bell Hood resign in 1865?
Union Lt Gen John Bell Hood resigned in 1865 after ordering a frontal assault and losing miserably at The Battle of Franklin. Confederate General Hood refused to accept blame for the Confederate loss at the Battle of Nashville, which decimated the Army of Tennessee. He was widely criticized by the South for the loss and after his resignation in January 13, 1865, he was never given another field command. His career was over.
What effect did the absence of General JEB Stuart have on the defeat of the Confederates in the Battle of Gettysburg?
None. Jeb Stuart was at the Battle of Gettysburg with his cavalry getting whipped by a much smaller force led by General Custer. Stewart was attacking from the north while Pickett's division attacked from the south. The two forces never joined in the middle as Lee had planned.
When di general grant surrender?
Grant never surrendered. He took the surrender of Robert E. Lee, General-in-Chief of all the Confederate armies.
What Confederate general did Confederate President Jefferson Davis blame for the fall of Fort Donelson?
When Union General US Grant captured Fort Donelson, it was a terrible blow to the South's military situation in the West. Confederate President Jefferson Davis blamed the battle and surrender of Fort Donelson on its commander, General John Buchanan Floyd. Floyd was able to escape from being POW, however, Davis never gave him a command for the rest of the war. Floyd had been a political appointee, and died due to illness in 1863.
Where was the site of a battle that was a major turning point of the war in July 1863?
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1863. Gettysburg is in Pennsylvania. It is considered by many that this battle was the turning point of the war. After the battle, Confederate General Robert E. Lee would never again conduct offensive operations north of the Potomac River. The battle is sometimes referred to as "The High Tide of the Confederacy".
