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Compare and Contrast the leadership traits of the Confederate forces with that of the Union forces?
The Confederates had a well-defined leadership style, copied from the Cavaliers of the English Civil War, from whom some of them were descended. It was characterised by extreme risk-taking and swaggering arrogance, overlaid with acts of chivalric romance. Robert E.Lee was a good example of this, but the commander of the Western theatre, Joseph Johnston, was sacked basically because his style was not Confederate enough. His replacement, John Hood, was a Confederate to his fingertips, but led his troops to disaster, clearly by being too Confederate.
The Union side never had any established leadership style . At the outbreak of the war, the General-in-Chief was Winfield Scott, a highly-respected leader, far too old for the job, who was replaced by George McLellan, an overly cautious type who missed many opportunities for a quick end to the war. The incoming chief, Halleck, was an intellectual with poor leadership, who was over-concerned with communicaitons and supplies, unlike his subordinate, U.S.Grant, who was basically a simple man who was good at simplifying problems, and a soldier's soldier. In the end, Grant replaced Halleck, and fought the war to its close through a single-minded persistence, well-suited to a long war of attrition.
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Who was offered and rejected command of the Union forces at the start of the Civil War and a brilliant general and commander of the Confederate forces.?
Robert E. Lee was offered and rejected command of the Union forces at the start of the Civil War. Despite being a brilliant military strategist, he chose to side with his home state of Virginia and became the commander of the Confederate Army. His leadership played a significant role in many key battles throughout the war.
Where did the confederate forces finally surrender to the union?
Battle of Gettysburg
What confederate capitol city surrendered to union forces April 2 1865?
Richmond, Virginia was the capital of the Confederate States of America. Richmond was captured by the Union forces on April 2, 1865.
Who won the battle of Galveston 1862?
In the Battle of Galveston of 1862, 400 Union troops had surrendered to the Confederate forces and were captured, as well as one gunboat being captured and another destroyed. However, 26 Confederate forces had been killed and 117 wounded. It is generally seen that the Confederate forces won the Battle of Galveston in 1862.
What is the Significance of the battle of Franklin?
The Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864, during the American Civil War, was significant as it represented a devastating defeat for the Confederate Army of Tennessee, led by General John Bell Hood. The battle resulted in substantial Confederate casualties, severely weakening Hood's forces and diminishing their capacity to mount further offensives in the war. It also marked a shift in momentum towards Union forces, contributing to the eventual Union victory in the war. Additionally, the high toll on Confederate leadership and manpower underscored the war's brutal nature and foreshadowed the South's impending defeat.
How did the confederate forces win against the union forces?
Better tactics, better leadership.
What is an incorrect description of the battle of manassas?
the union forces defeated the confederate forces
Who was second in command of the confederate forces during the battle of Gettysburg?
Lee commanded the Confederate forces.
Who was the leader of confederate soilders at the Battle of Vicksburg?
Pemberton commanded the Confederate forces.
Who won the Battle of Chickamauga?
The Confederate forces defeated the Union forces.
Who was head of confederate forces?
Commander of the Confederate Army was Robert E. Lee.Secretary of the Confederate Navy was Stephen Mallory.
Was Robert lee confederate or union?
he was general of confederate forces during the civil war
Was Robert E. lee union or confederate?
he was general of confederate forces during the civil war
Who took over for albert Sidney johnston when he died in the Battle of Shiloh?
After Albert Sidney Johnston was mortally wounded at the Battle of Shiloh, command of the Confederate forces was assumed by General P.G.T. Beauregard. Beauregard had been serving as Johnston's second-in-command and quickly took over the leadership of the army during the battle, although the Confederate forces ultimately faced a significant defeat.
Where did Confederate forces surrender to Union forces at the end of the Civil War?
Appomattox Court
The commander of the Confederate forces in Charleston was?
P.T.G Beauregard
Who was the general in chief of the Confederate forces?
Jefferson Davis
