David Farragut(July 5, 1801 – August
14, 1870)
He is a flag officer of the United States navy during the America Civil War. He is the first rear admiral, vice admiral and admiral in the United States navy. Farragut received orders to operate against the South's largest city, New Orleans. He’s an important actor of the victory of battle of New Orleans. For his capture of New Orleans, he was promoted to rear admiral, which is the first in US history. After that, he continuing pressing up and captured Baton Rouge and Natchez. In June, he ran the Confederate batteries at Vicksburg. After the capture of Vicksburg, he also joined the Battle of Mobile Bay. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of the mobile bay, usually paraphrased as Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead in U.S Navy tradition. David’s birth name was James. After his mother’s death, he agreed to live with and be adopted in 1808 by David Porter.
The effect of his decision in the Battle of New Orleans is extremely important which led Union navy to victory. Additionally, admirals are “rare” in the Civil War because most of battle is land battle. So he is important.
He is a flag officer of the United States navy during the America Civil War. He is the first rear admiral, vice admiral and admiral in the United States navy. Farragut received orders to operate against the South's largest city, New Orleans. He’s an important actor of the victory of battle of New Orleans. For his capture of New Orleans, he was promoted to rear admiral, which is the first in US history. After that, he continuing pressing up and captured Baton Rouge and Natchez. In June, he ran the Confederate batteries at Vicksburg. After the capture of Vicksburg, he also joined the Battle of Mobile Bay. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of the mobile bay, usually paraphrased as Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead in U.S Navy tradition. David’s birth name was James. After his mother’s death, he agreed to live with and be adopted in 1808 by David Porter.
The effect of his decision in the Battle of New Orleans is extremely important which led Union navy to victory. Additionally, admirals are “rare” in the Civil War because most of battle is land battle. So he is important.
Ulysses Simpson Grant (April 27, 1822 – July
23, 1885)
Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio. He was commanding all Union armies in 1864 and remorselessly pursued and attack enemies during the American Civil War. From March 1864 until April 1865, Grant doggedly hunted for Lee in the forests of Virginia, all the while inflicting unsustainable casualties on Lee's army. In 1869, Grant became the youngest president who was 46 years old on that time. On April 9th, 1965, Lee surrendered his army and signed a peace agreement with Grant at a farm near the village of Appomattox Court House. Grant allowed Lee’s soldiers to return homes and keep their houses, taking none of them as prisoners of war.
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president after Lincoln was assassinated and he was commanding all Union armies. What’s more, he forced Lee to surround in order to end the war. Thus he is important to my subtopic.
Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio. He was commanding all Union armies in 1864 and remorselessly pursued and attack enemies during the American Civil War. From March 1864 until April 1865, Grant doggedly hunted for Lee in the forests of Virginia, all the while inflicting unsustainable casualties on Lee's army. In 1869, Grant became the youngest president who was 46 years old on that time. On April 9th, 1965, Lee surrendered his army and signed a peace agreement with Grant at a farm near the village of Appomattox Court House. Grant allowed Lee’s soldiers to return homes and keep their houses, taking none of them as prisoners of war.
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president after Lincoln was assassinated and he was commanding all Union armies. What’s more, he forced Lee to surround in order to end the war. Thus he is important to my subtopic.
T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 –
May 10, 1863)
Tomas Jonathan Jackson was born in January 21, 1824, who was better known as “Stonewall Jackson” and he graduated from West Point in 1846.
In 1861, Jackson was offered a Colonel position of Virginia Military and commanded Harper’s Ferry. Jackson then took the position of Brigadier general and led troops in the Battle of First Manassas , otherwise known as the First Battle of Bull Runwhere he earned his nickname “Stonewall”. In 1862, he got order to serve under Robert E.Lee’s army. He organized extremely successful military maneuvers at Front Royal, Winchester, Cross Key, and Port Republic in the spring of 1862. However, his unexpected poor leadership brought him a lot of troubles in the Battle of Antietam but he kept fighting until Lee gave order to withdraw.
In December of 1862, Jackson was shot by friendly fire when he was inspecting his staff.He died 8 days later from pneumonia.
He was another great general besides Robert E. Lee and the loss of him gave Confederacy irretrievable wound.
Tomas Jonathan Jackson was born in January 21, 1824, who was better known as “Stonewall Jackson” and he graduated from West Point in 1846.
In 1861, Jackson was offered a Colonel position of Virginia Military and commanded Harper’s Ferry. Jackson then took the position of Brigadier general and led troops in the Battle of First Manassas , otherwise known as the First Battle of Bull Runwhere he earned his nickname “Stonewall”. In 1862, he got order to serve under Robert E.Lee’s army. He organized extremely successful military maneuvers at Front Royal, Winchester, Cross Key, and Port Republic in the spring of 1862. However, his unexpected poor leadership brought him a lot of troubles in the Battle of Antietam but he kept fighting until Lee gave order to withdraw.
In December of 1862, Jackson was shot by friendly fire when he was inspecting his staff.He died 8 days later from pneumonia.
He was another great general besides Robert E. Lee and the loss of him gave Confederacy irretrievable wound.
William T. Anderson(1840 – October 26,
1864)
The reason I picked him is because his nickname is interesting –“Bloody Bill”
William T. Anderson (1840 – October 26th,1864), was one of the most brutal Confederate guerrilla leaders in the American Civil War, better known as Bloody Bill. In 1863, Anderson returned to Missouri as the leader of a group of raiders and became most horrible guerrilla in U.S, killing and robbing a large amount of Union soldiers and innocent citizens throughout central Missouri.On September 27, 1864 Anderson left his camp with 75 men to search for Union forces in the outskirts of Centralia. Then they robbed passengers when a stagecoach arrived. Passengers include two prominent Unionists which were the member of guerrillas. After that, they burned the town and blocked the railroad to force the train to stop. Anderson quickly controlled the train and captured 23 Union Soldiers. He forced all captured Union Soldiers to line up and said he only would keep on alive for a prisoner exchange. Consequently, he execute all of the Union soldiers except for one sergeant.
On October 26th 1864, Union tracked down the guerrilla and Anderson was shot in the head and was killed instantly.
The reason I picked him is because his nickname is interesting –“Bloody Bill”
William T. Anderson (1840 – October 26th,1864), was one of the most brutal Confederate guerrilla leaders in the American Civil War, better known as Bloody Bill. In 1863, Anderson returned to Missouri as the leader of a group of raiders and became most horrible guerrilla in U.S, killing and robbing a large amount of Union soldiers and innocent citizens throughout central Missouri.On September 27, 1864 Anderson left his camp with 75 men to search for Union forces in the outskirts of Centralia. Then they robbed passengers when a stagecoach arrived. Passengers include two prominent Unionists which were the member of guerrillas. After that, they burned the town and blocked the railroad to force the train to stop. Anderson quickly controlled the train and captured 23 Union Soldiers. He forced all captured Union Soldiers to line up and said he only would keep on alive for a prisoner exchange. Consequently, he execute all of the Union soldiers except for one sergeant.
On October 26th 1864, Union tracked down the guerrilla and Anderson was shot in the head and was killed instantly.
Benjamin Butler(B: November 5, 1818
– D: January 11, 1893)
He is a major general in the Union Army, an American Lawyer and politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives and later served as the 33rd Governor of Massachusetts. His father served under General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Butler authored the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant, that gave federal authority to prosecute and destroy the Klan in the South
He is a major general in the Union Army, an American Lawyer and politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives and later served as the 33rd Governor of Massachusetts. His father served under General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Butler authored the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant, that gave federal authority to prosecute and destroy the Klan in the South
Joseph Hooker(b. November 13, 1814~ d.October 31, 1879)
He was a general in the Union Army during the Civil War who had a nick name called “Fight Joe”. Joseph Hooker’s father was Sir William Jackson Hooker. Hooker married Maria Hooker née Turner. He has 4 sons and three daughters.
He was defeated by Robert E.Lee against Robert E.Lee at the battle of Chancellorsville when he has much more army. After this battle, he was replaced by George Meade.
He was a general in the Union Army during the Civil War who had a nick name called “Fight Joe”. Joseph Hooker’s father was Sir William Jackson Hooker. Hooker married Maria Hooker née Turner. He has 4 sons and three daughters.
He was defeated by Robert E.Lee against Robert E.Lee at the battle of Chancellorsville when he has much more army. After this battle, he was replaced by George Meade.
GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER (December 5, 1839 – June 25, 1876)
Have you seen Night at the museum : Battle of the Smithsonian? There was a general in Smithsonian Institution who drove a motor bike with an American Flag. That was George Custer
He served under George B.McClellan and became a brigadier general. His crucial cavalry units forced Rober E.Lee surrender at Appomattox, on Aprill 9 ,1865
Have you seen Night at the museum : Battle of the Smithsonian? There was a general in Smithsonian Institution who drove a motor bike with an American Flag. That was George Custer
He served under George B.McClellan and became a brigadier general. His crucial cavalry units forced Rober E.Lee surrender at Appomattox, on Aprill 9 ,1865
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN (b.December 3, 1826 ~ d.October 29, 1885)
He was not only a general but also a brilliant engineer and capable organizer. He was born into a medical family. After he was fired by Lincoln because his inability to claim Richmond. After not being a general, he became a politician and ran against Lincoln in the 1864 election
He was not only a general but also a brilliant engineer and capable organizer. He was born into a medical family. After he was fired by Lincoln because his inability to claim Richmond. After not being a general, he became a politician and ran against Lincoln in the 1864 election
PHILIP SHERIDAN (b. March 6, 1831 d. August 5, 1888)
Famous for his destruction of the Shenandoah Valley in 1864.
In 1861, he was a staff officer for Maj. Gen Henry Halleck. Later became quartermaster general in the Army of Southwest Missouri. A great leader, militarist, a “hero”(what people called him after the war).
Famous for his destruction of the Shenandoah Valley in 1864.
In 1861, he was a staff officer for Maj. Gen Henry Halleck. Later became quartermaster general in the Army of Southwest Missouri. A great leader, militarist, a “hero”(what people called him after the war).
George Thomas (b. 1816 d.1870)
Nick name”Slow Trot Thomas” because of the injured back, but he’s brilliant on the battles. Known for accurate judgment and thorough knowledge.
In chief command of only two battles, both won. Played a decisive role.
Nick name”Slow Trot Thomas” because of the injured back, but he’s brilliant on the battles. Known for accurate judgment and thorough knowledge.
In chief command of only two battles, both won. Played a decisive role.
JAMES LONGSTREET(Jan 8, 1821--- Jan 2, 1904)
Longstreet's father want his son to study military, therefore, he sends Longstreet to his aunt and uncle when he is 9 years old. When he is 12 years old, his father is dies of disease. However, he stays with his uncle and goes to West Point also. He has a lot of classmate that is also the famous general in civil war including Grant. However, he doesn’t get a good rank out of his class. When civil war is on its way to start, he is not very exciting about the idea of separating South and North. However, he leaves U.S army and works for South because his mother is still lived in the state of Alabama
Longstreet's father want his son to study military, therefore, he sends Longstreet to his aunt and uncle when he is 9 years old. When he is 12 years old, his father is dies of disease. However, he stays with his uncle and goes to West Point also. He has a lot of classmate that is also the famous general in civil war including Grant. However, he doesn’t get a good rank out of his class. When civil war is on its way to start, he is not very exciting about the idea of separating South and North. However, he leaves U.S army and works for South because his mother is still lived in the state of Alabama
JOHN C. PEMBERTON(Jan 8, 1821--- Jan 2, 1904)
He also entered West Point when he is 19 years old. He married a wife who is born in Virginia; therefore, although he is born in North, he leaves U.S army and joins the confederate force. He became the major general in 1862 and sends to defense the Vicksburg.
He also entered West Point when he is 19 years old. He married a wife who is born in Virginia; therefore, although he is born in North, he leaves U.S army and joins the confederate force. He became the major general in 1862 and sends to defense the Vicksburg.