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By all accounts, US Grant was the US' best general in the Western theater. His persistence allowed the Union to make great strides there. His near disaster at Shiloh and the inability to capture Vicksburg on a timely basis did harm his reputation. Later in the Eastern Theater, his battles with Lee displayed some of Grant's weaknesses.
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What were the orders given to General Grant after Vicksburg fell?
For the most part, the general in chief Henry Halleck had no field army orders for General Grant. He did however, make it known that he planned to have Vicksburg and Port Hudson be guarded by Black troops while his western armies could be used in the field. He urged Grant to recruit Black soldiers as best as he could to garrison them in the two previously mentioned strongholds.
What Union general won the US Civil War Battle of Shiloh?
Under the orders of Major General Henry W. Halleck, both generals US Grant and Don Carlos Buell were ordered to Pittsburg Landing in April of 1862. It was clear to Major General Halleck, who commanded Union forces in the Western Theater, that US Grant had been caught by surprise by the Rebels at Shiloh. If Buell's army did not reinforce Grant the night before the second day of battle at Shiloh, the Rebels would have been the victors there. With that said, Buell did indeed arrive in time to reinforce Grant. The now badly outnumbered Rebels were forced into retreat on day two of the battle. While "history" gives the victory to General Grant, his superior officer, General Halleck did not. He immediately left his base in St. Louis to take charge of Union forces after Shiloh. Halleck believed Grant had made a terrible error. Only when Halleck was called to Washington DC to become the new general in chief, did Grant regain his army.
What is Ulysses S. Grant best known for?
Best known for leading the Union (North) in the Civil War. He was a brave military general.
When did Union General Charles Champion Gilbert graduate from West Point?
Union General Charles Champion Gilbert graduated from West Point in 1846. Among his class of 59 graduating cadets, he was ranked 21st. Gilbert served in the Western Theater during the US Civil War. He is best remembered in the battles of Wilson's Creek and Perryville.
What term best describes US Grant's strategy for crushing the Confederacy after the Battle of Gettysburg?
After the Battle of Gettysburg, won by Union General George Meade and the Army of the Potomac, Lee retreated to Virginia. US Grant was working under General in Chief Henry W. Halleck. Grant had just captured Vicksburg and was awaiting instructions from Halleck.
Who was the best general in the civil war?
U.S. Grant
What were the orders given to General Grant after Vicksburg fell?
For the most part, the general in chief Henry Halleck had no field army orders for General Grant. He did however, make it known that he planned to have Vicksburg and Port Hudson be guarded by Black troops while his western armies could be used in the field. He urged Grant to recruit Black soldiers as best as he could to garrison them in the two previously mentioned strongholds.
What statement best describes Ulysses S. Grant?
Ulysses S. Grant was one of the great generals of all time. He was the winning general of the American Civil War, graciously taking the sword of General Robert E. Lee in surrender. Enormously popular after the war, Grant ran for and was elected president. Unfortunately, his popularity did not extend throughout his presidency.
What does century theater claim to have?
Century Theater claims to have "The Best Seat In Town" according to its' website. Century Theater operates many theaters, mostly in the western United States.
What general did Lincoln says was the union's best hope?
U.S. Grant
What was the importans of the Battle of Shiloh?
It marked the end of Confederate dominance in Western Tennessee. On the personal side, it witnessed the death in action of the Confederate General Sidney Johnston - rated as the best General in the South - and the rise to prominence of the Union General U.S. Grant, who would presently liberate the Mississippi.
What year did Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith graduate from West Point?
Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith graduated from West Point in 1842. He ranked sixteenth out of a graduating class of fifty six. Smith is best known for his battles in the Western Theater.
Who did general Robert E Lee consider to be the best Northern general?
General Grant Rose. Robert surrendered to him on April 9, 1865.
When did Union General Frederick Steele graduate from West Point?
Union General Frederick Steele graduated from West Point in 1843. He was ranked 30th in his graduating class of 39 cadets. Steele served most of the war in the Western Theater. He is best known for his participation in the Vicksburg campaign.
Ulysses S. Grant had a cousin who was a CSA general What was his name?
You may be referring to General James Longstreet, who was a close friend of Grant from when they trained together at West Point. Longstreet introduced Grant to a distant cousin, whom Grant married. Best Man at the wedding was Longstreet.
What are the release dates for General Electric Theater - 1953 Best Seller 1-4?
General Electric Theater - 1953 Best Seller 1-4 was released on: USA: 1 March 1953 Finland: 25 October 1960
Who is John Pope?
John Pope was a career United States Army officer and Union general in the American Civil War. He had a brief but successful career in the Western Theater, but he is best known for his defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run in the East.
