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James Longstreet
James Longstreet (1821–1904) was one of the foremost Confederate generals of the American Civil War. He served under General Robert E. Lee. His significant contributions were in both offensive and defensive roles to the Confederate victories at Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. In his post-war career he served the US Government as a diplomat, civil servant, and administrator.
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Longstreet wanted to fight a defensive fight at Gettysburg, and urged Lee to move troops around to the right of the Federal forces to interpose themselves between the Yankees and Washington, forcing the federals to attack entrenched positions.
Lee didn't want a fight there. Stuart's cavalry was missing, and Lee was drawn into the fight when southern troops looking for forage ran into Union cavalry units, bringing on the fight. Both armies were scattered, and hastened to concentrate. Stuart arrived two days later, on the evening before the third and decisive battle.
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Longstreet told Lee on July 1, that it was preferable to disengage, march the Army south, and fight a defensive battle elsewhere in the Pennsylvania countryside. He reiterated his opinion when, on July 2, Lee ordered to attack the Union left, motivating that the Federals were entrenching as they wanted to be attacked. He was alluding to the convention of military wisdom stating that a general should not do what the enemy wanted.
Lee refused to take into consideration the suggestion commenting: "They are in position, and I am going to whip them or they are going to whip me".
Lee wanted to fight at Gettysburg because they had so planned. On 28 July the Confederates were deployed along a great circle of arc with the concavity facing south:
Early division of the II Corps was in York, divisions Rodes and E. Johnson of II Corps in Carlisle, the III and I Corps in Chambersburg.
The Army of the Potomac, which was coming up from the south, would go just to slip into the cavity of the arch.
On June 27, Lee sent for General Trimble, attached to the command of the II Corps who knew Pennsylvania very well.
At the request of Lee, he confirmed to him that the land in all the areas where they were was ideal to maneuver and fight. Lee was satisfied. He observed that his troops had a high morale, they were not tired and could be concentrated in the space of twenty-four hours. The enemy, Lee said, feeling that Baltimore and Philadelphia were threatened, would be moved up to the north by forced marches, and when it had arrived, tired and scattered on a long line, he set out to fall upon him, converging from all points and destroy him. Lee then pointed to a place located roughly where the center of the semicircle along which the Confederate Army was deployed, stood.
It was a small town, and towards it, like the spokes of a wheel to the axle, all roads converged. "Here," Lee added, "we'll probably meet the enemy and God will give us the victory we will gain the recognition of our independence. Trimble, bending down to get a better view, could read his name: Gettysburg. (source:
G.R. Stewart, Pickett's Charge New York 1963, page 22 and following)
Why was general James Longstreet's nickname Old Pete?
When Longstreet was a child, his father nicknamed him Peter for his sturdiness and “rock-solid nature.” Peter, of course, being a biblical name meaning “rock.”
Where did James Longstreet live?
he was born in south Carolina, but he spent most of his child hood in Georgia
When the US Civil War ended, former Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet traveled to Washington DC with regards to the written application for a pardon from the US government based on his high level of military operations he conducted against the Union during the war. Longstreet met with General US Grant, Secretary of War Stanton and President Andrew Johnson. Johnson refused to grant Longstreet a pardon.
Where was James Longstreet educated?
For eight years he was educated in the Academy of Richmond County. Then , in 1842 he graduated at west Point Military Academy.
How did Lieutenant General James Longstreet become involved in peace talks to end the US Civil War?
During the final week of February 1865, General James Longstreet became involved in negotiations that sought terms for a settlement in the Civil War. Major General EOC Ord, commander of the Army of the James sent a note through the lines that requested a meeting between himself and Longstreet about prisoners of war and a possible end of the armed hostilities between the North and the South. Ord's position was that since the politicians had failed to reach any means to end hostilities, the generals from each side should meet and agree to some kind of terms. By March 4, 1865, it became clear that negotiations to end the war were not possible.
Did James Longstreet and Robert E Lee work together in the Battle of Antietam?
Yes, Longstreet and Lee worked together at Antietam, although Longstreet was subordinate to Lee. He commanded one of the two army corps of the Army of Northern Virginia present at the battle.
Who were the leading generals for both sides of the civil war?
For the North:
US Grant
WT Sherman
Phil Sheridan
Winfield Hancock
Joseph Hooker
George McClellan
For the South:
Robert E Lee
TJ Jackson (Stonewall)
James Longstreet
Jeb Stuart
Nathan B Forrest
Wade Hampton
Joseph E Johnston
PT Beauregarde.
Is James Longstreet considered a hero in the southern US?
No. He and JEB Stuart are the two popular villains of Gettysburg, who helped Lee to lose the most crucial battle of the war.
Longstreet thought that all the Confederate armies should be helping out in the siege of Vicksburg on the Mississippi. So he was against the whole Pennsylvania campaign, and his heart wasn't in it. This is taken as the reason for his slow reactions to Lee's orders in the battle. (It should be noted that Lee never had a bad word to say about Longstreet for the rest of his life.)
Longstreet was also criticised in the South for voting for Grant as President, and agreeing to work with him. But Grant had been a friend of his from the time they attended West Point, when Grant married one of Longstreet's cousins.
Only recently has his reputation been reassessed and somewhat de-vilified.
Confederate General James Longstreet was present at the meeting in Richmond where strategy was formed on the best way to counter the Union's attack on the Peninsula. Longstreet accurately predicted that because Union General George B. McClellan was an engineer at heart, he would not act rashly. Longstreet cautioned against making any rash moves against McClellan because the Union general was known to avoid heavy offensive operations. Therefore, prudent but effective defensive actions would slow down the battle cautious Union general.
What famous college did Confederate General James Longstreet use as his headquarters in 1862?
With the fall of Yorktown on May 3, 1862, the Confederates were in a mass retreat as Union forces under the command of Major General George B. McClellan began their pursuit of the Confederates. The Rebels were under heavy fire and a courier sought out General Longstreet in order to have him send reinforcements to aid General Magruder. The courier located Longstreet where he had made his headquarters at the College of William and Mary. As an aside, the College of William and Mary is the second oldest college in the US. It was founded in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1693. It was the first college to create a law school.
How many siblings did James Longstreet?
i think he had a sister named Anna and a brother named willam
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Was General James Longstreet a Confederate or Union Soldier?
During the US Civil War James Longstreet was a general in the Confederate Army.
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The US Civil War Battle of Gettysburg was a complicated three day battle that requires as much detail as possible to understand the intricacies of the affair that had a huge, but not a decisive turning point in the war.Major General Longstreet led the I Corps and on July 2, was scheduled to conduct an assault on Union General Meade's left flank. He was then to turn and roll northward along Cemetery Hill. This was in conjunction with a diversionary attack by forces under General Ewell.
Commanding General Robert E. Lee's plan was to have Longstreet begin his assault at 7 A. M. on July 2nd. Operational circumstances, however, caused a delay. It's true that the head of the Southern column was ready at the appointed hour, however, the rest of his army was over three hours behind, and lagging. This would impair their battle performance, nevertheless, they did arrive but, the attack was only launched at 4 P. M. This was a full nine hours late, giving General Meade to assemble his forces to resist the flank attack by Longstreet. This was pivotal to the outcome of the battle and cannot be overlooked.
What major US Civil War battles did Confederate General James Longstreet fight in?
General Robert E Lee and General James Longstreet were actually great friends, but at the Battle of Gettysburg they had a big disagreement on how to attack the Union Army which they had surrounded. Lee wanted to go with a frontal attack which was what the Union had been doing and failing at for the past 3 years. Longstreet wanted to take the defensive route and stay back and let them attack them. The frontal attack that Lee ordered was practically suicidal and began the end of the Confederacy. This battle proved that Lee was human and made mistakes just like everybody else. He admitted that he was wrong and even offered to resign as commander after the battle. Longstreet was ultimately right, but Longstreet remained good friends. That was the only real conflict known in history between General Longstreet and General Lee.
