Confederate General Philip Sheridan was assigned the task of protecting Five Forks from Union forces. He played a crucial role in the defense of this strategic location during the Civil War, particularly during the Battle of Five Forks on April 1, 1865. The battle ultimately resulted in a decisive Union victory, leading to the fall of Petersburg and Richmond shortly thereafter.
General George Pickett
General George Pickett
Confederate General Philip Sheridan was tasked with protecting Five Forks during the American Civil War. This strategic location was crucial for controlling supply lines and troop movements. Sheridan's forces successfully engaged Union troops in the Battle of Five Forks on April 1, 1865, which ultimately contributed to the fall of Petersburg and the surrender of General Robert E. Lee's Army.
George Pickett
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he was general of confederate forces during the civil war
General Robert E. Lee was in overall command of the Confederate forces at the battle of Petersburg.
Lee commanded the Confederate forces.
he was general of confederate forces during the civil war
No Confederate General surrendered the City of Atlanta to Sherman's Union forces. The Confederate forces under Hood evacuated the city in September 1864. General Sherman in turn evacuated the city after burning it in November of that year, returning it to Confederate control.
Lee commanded the Southern forces.
Robert E Lee