How many Civil War generals became president?
2019年10月16日 · The White House in the 1860s during the Lincoln Administration The casual Civil War student might know that in 1869, that Union General Ulysses S. Grant became the 18th President of the United States. But he wasn't the only general to take up the highest office. So how many Civil War generals...
"Generals of the Late Civil War" Cigarette Cards
2017年5月18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.
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.
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 …
Civil War Generals who lost limbs
2012年10月17日 · Civil War; Sesquicentennial Commemoration; Stonewall Jackson; amputations; Expired Image Removed civilwartalk.com Expired Image Removed Bob O'ConnorCivil War Examiner. Subscribe; Advertisement September 17, 2013 There were as many as 35,000 Civil War soldiers who lost at least one limb in the long war. Several famous generals also lost …
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).
Columnist: Most underrated Civil War generals
2012年10月17日 · With that in mind, here are the best of the Civil War generals that often get overlooked in the history books and new blog sites that tout the best and worst of Civil War Commanders. 1) Patrick Cleburne, CSA: This amazing young general was considered the finest not to have an independent command, but he sure deserved one. His finest hour came ...
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...
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
Who are the worst Civil War generals?
2006年11月10日 · There were a handful of better cavalry generals and, of course, we're all sorry Grant missed out on the use of Buford! Sheridan's main claim to fame was his ruthless participation in the various Indian wars in the Oregon Territory.