Robert E. Lee was offered command of the Union forces at the start of the Civil War. However, he declined the position, choosing instead to side with his home state of Virginia when it seceded from the Union. Lee's decision to lead the Confederate Army ultimately made him a prominent military figure in the war.
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.
Lee declined the job and resigned his commission to fight for Virginia instead.
Command of the Mississippi river to union forces for the duration of the war
As President, he was Commander-in-Chief of all Union Armed Forces.
The Patriot forces were at Harlem Heights during the American Revolutionary War to secure strategic positions and defend New York City against British advances. After the American defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn, the Patriots retreated to Harlem Heights, where they sought to regroup and establish a defensive line. The location offered elevated terrain, providing a tactical advantage for observing enemy movements and protecting the Continental Army's flank. This positioning was critical in maintaining a foothold in New York and preventing the British from easily encircling the American forces.
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Robert E. Lee, who ended up commanding the Confederate forces!
Robert E. Lee. He decided to go with his state, Virginia.
Winfield Scott offered Lee command of the Union forces. Lee resigned.
No, though he was offered command of Federal forces, he resigned to fight for Virginia and would up in command of the Army of Northern Virginia.
He was offered command of the northern forces, but chose the south and Virginia, his native state.
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They command the ground forces.
No, he commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. But, at the begining of the war, he was offered command of the US Army forces, but declined.
The General in command of the of the British forces in the South was General Cornwallis
Gen. Bradley was in Command of American forces, not British or Canadian.
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