How many Civil War generals became president?
2019年10月16日 · Let's take a closer look at the men in question and their individual service during the Civil War: The first Civil War general to become president was Andrew Johnson. He was Lincoln's vice president during his second term and when Lincoln was assassinated in April 1865, Johnson became the 17th President. He served out Lincoln's term until 1869.
100 Generals That Have Won The Most Battles - American Civil …
2013年1月24日 · Marius and Sulla were the main generals in the 1st round of Roman civil wars that preceded the ending of the Republic. Both significant generals. Pompey [the Great] was 1st Julius Caesar's ally then his enemy and Trajan the general [and emperor] who brought the Roman empire to its largest extent.
"Generals of the Late Civil War" Cigarette Cards
2011年8月27日 · This is only one of a dozen or more sets of cards depicting Civil War generals, uniforms, battles, etc. They are very collectible. A full set of these, in good condition, can cost upwards of $100; a set of quality reprints can be had for under$20. The reverse side normally has a short write-up about the general sown.
Post-War careers of generals | Civil War Potpourri - American Civil …
2012年6月16日 · All the generals who survived the War Between the States entered into a new, sadder and wiser America. Their post-War experiences varied widely, and in this thread let's examine what fate held in store for some of the better-known commanders who survived the War. FEDERAL GENERALS Winfield Scott (1786-1866)
Most Generals Killed in a Single Battle... - American Civil War Forums
2012年12月13日 · Fact 4: Of 120 generals present at Gettysburg, nine were killed or mortally wounded during the battle. On the Confederate side, generals Semmes, Barksdale, Armistead, Garnett, and Pender (plus Pettigrew during the retreat). On the Union side, generals Reynolds, Zook, Weed, and Farnsworth (and Vincent, promoted posthumously).
Ranking the Confederate Generals | Civil War Potpourri
2012年8月25日 · During the civil War the Confederate Army had a large number of Full Generals, 8 in all. Not all these men were successful at that rank. I am going to attempt to give them a grade. Please note I am not attempting to grade them as Brigadier, Lieutenant or Major General just their performance as Full General. Robert E. Lee A Edmond Kirby Smith B
Rating Civil War Generals
2008年1月7日 · I often think that all those who wrote their stories whenever they did, in regard to the Civil War veterans from private to Generals; in good faith. Memories may be faulty; which then Official Records help so very much. That is why I read what these people write in 'good faith.' And, realize as with my father--the stories change. Just some ...
Foreign Born Generals in the U.S. Army 1861-65
1999年4月1日 · The two highest ranking foreign-born Federal officers (of foreign-born parents) at Gettysburg were Brigadier Generals Adolph von Steinwehr and Alex. Schimmelpfennig, with Steinwehr hailing from the Duchy of Brunswick and Schimmelpfennig from …
Who are the worst Civil War generals?
2013年1月31日 · Imagine how much quicker the war in the west might have ended if we didn't have Bragg vs Rosecrans for so long. IMO, Bragg could have done very well as General-in-Chief/Chief of Staff. McClellan could have also, but he became fixated on the Army of the Potomac to the neglect of the others...
Civil War generals who did not have a full head of hair?
2012年8月25日 · Many of the Civil War generals had a full head of hair, even some of the older generals. Still we have a few generals who had a receding hair lines and some who could be called bald. Some even had nicknames about their lack of a full head of hair. So who was the Confederate and Union general with the least amount of hair on thier heads?