The obscure, of whom there were many, are covered just as carefully as the super stars. Mathew brady confederate and union generals of the civil. Civil war generals civil war generals abraham lincolnpresident and commander in chief. Warners books at their highest grades achieved during the course of the war. Professor george rable talked about union general george mcclellan, who commanded the union army of the potomac in the early stages of the civil war. How many confederate generals were killed in the civil war. Every war has its successful and unsuccessful generals, but confederate general bragg and union general mcclellan were the worst during the civil war. Military order of the loyal legion of the united states. Grant and thomas stonewall jackson to the almost unknown henry wager halleck and william joseph hardee. Nov 14, 2016 civil war generals that became president.
Apr 15, 2019 the north won in spite of them the north owed its victory in the american civil war to the bravery of its soldiers and the expertise of its commanders. The hero of the niagara in 1812 and his service as a general, the longest in american history. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This web site provides names and images of 425 confederate and 583 union generals. Summary list of famous union civil war generals during the american civil war. These eight volumes are a magisterial account of the crisisladen years from the mexican war to appomattox, covering social. He was a competent enough professional soldier, but his. Here the emphasis is on strategies and tactics as planned and executed by the commanding officers, with a longerterm view as opposed to daily concerns. It was a major turning point in american history, it was well recorded, and. An escaped slave was the florence nightingale of indianas civil war regiment a southern democrat survived impeachment trap and came to be in charge of reconstruction new statue unveiled in response to richmonds confederate monuments.
Mathew brady 18231896 was one of the most prolific photographers of the nineteenth century, creating a visual documentation of the civil war period 18601865. We want to point out that these generals had their greatest successes in 1864, when their decisions definitively turned the tide of the war. Vermont texas generals identified union army civil war book. Below you will find a list of some of the more famous leaders during the civil war. Buffs and scholars alike will find this an indispensable addition to their libraries. Lincoln s political generals will appeal to enthusiasts of civil war military history, since more than half the book examines how these political generals performed on the battlefield. Aug 10, 2014 rare civil war postmortem photographs of dead soldiers 1860s. Diane yancey focuses on the military careers of influential generals of the union army during the civil war. The union army was not so fortunate in the earlier years, however.
Others are less well known but are still important, as the northern generals were the commanders that led the troops and helped decide the ultimate outcome of. Rare postmortem photographs taken during the civil war. The list of american civil war civil war generals has been divided into five articles. The lists of union and confederate general show the 583 union army generals and the 425 confederate army generals included in the wright war department memos and mr. Gr 710each book profiles 10 leaders ranging from the very famous ulysses s. This includes not only famous failures such as franz sigel s 1861 loss at wilsons creek, banks 1864 red river campaign. Military leadership in the american civil war wikipedia. A total of 73 confederate generals were killed or mortally wounded in battle during the civil war, according to william f.
Additionally, brady mathew brady 18231896 was one of the most prolific photographers of the nineteenth century, creating a visual documentation of the. Civil war generals of the union history makers library binding january 1, 1999 by diane yancey author visit amazons diane yancey page. This book is an essential reference for any serious student of the civil war. List of american civil war generals civil war wiki fandom. The confederates, led by jefferson davis fought against the union, which was supported by all the free states and the five border slave. This book covers new interpretations into the military conduct of the civil war in general by federal corps commanders who contributed to the success or failure in the eastern and western theaters due to politics, intrigue, jealousies and ambition that formed the result on and off the battlefield. This book, part of the american civil war series, also presents an overview of the norths hopes for preservation of the union. Each book presents ten short biographies of important people for the price of a single volume. The union army was blessed with commanding generals such as ulysses s.
While astride his horse and chiding his men for flinching at the sounds of confederate sharpshooters who were some 1,000 yards distance, sedgwick said that they couldnt hit an elephant at this distance, only to be struck instantaneously under his left eye causing the. We have the good winfield scott hancock, james mcpherson, george meade, the bad charles gilbert, and the ugly william franklin. Using these sources results in the inclusion of about 25 might have beens in both armies. Union generals of the civil war collective biographies. The generals of the american civil war over 1,000 men attained the various ranks of general during the civil war. Vermont texas generals identified union army civil war. The generals perspective allows a look into the way the battles within the war were fought. List of american civil war generals union wikipedia. John benjamin dennis may 23, 1835 december 26, 1894 was a union army officer during the american civil war who was subsequently appointed a brevet brigadier general. Collectively charged with leading the unions most significant field army, these leaders proved their courage in countless battlefields from.
Some nurses did more than help the wounded and the sick. While astride his horse and chiding his men for flinching at the sounds of confederate sharpshooters who were some 1,000 yards distance, sedgwick said that they couldnt hit an elephant at this distance, only to be struck instantaneously under his left eye causing the commander to fall lifeless to. Each book presents ten short biographies of important p. See more ideas about union army, war and american civil war. The biographies are clearly written and very accessible. During the civil war, brady and his associates traveled throughout the eastern part of the country, capturing the effects of the war through photographs of people, towns, and battlefields. No doubt, i will likely have a great deal of criticism regarding my choices, as this is certainly a passionate and controversial subject for most individuals who love american civil war history. The following lists show the names, substantive ranks, and brevet ranks if applicable of all general officers who served in the united states army during the civil war, in addition to a small selection of lowerranked officers who received brevets as general officers. The unending war for ten union generals emerging civil war. The confederates, led by jefferson davis fought against the union, which was supported by all the free states and the five border slave states.
The civil war was a tragic and bloody rebellion in american history claiming the lives of nearly 700,000 soldiers fighting for the union and the confederate states of america. Biographical dictionary of all union generals of the civil war. Garfield only served six months as president of the united states before he was assassinated in september of 1881. Union generals of the civil war, best known union generals.
Complimented with 18 original maps, dozens of photos, and a complete driving tour with gps coordinates of the entire retreat, one continuous fight is an essential book for every student of the american civil war in general, and for the student of gettysburg in particular. Since historians dispute exactly who should be counted as union or confederate generals during the american civil war civil war, some officers identified as generals in some past writings may not meet the criteria for identification as fullgrade or substantivegrade, or actual grade or rank generals. Major general john sedgwick was the highest ranking union general killed during the civil war. Author pat mccarthy describes the unions most influential generals and leaders of the civil war, including president abraham lincoln, ulysses s. Chamberlain among many others as an example of a highranking officer who suffered nonvisible disabilities not easy to spot with the naked eye, like amputees that physically and emotionally. Professor george rable talked about union general george mcclellan, who commanded the union army of. Lives of the union commanders, louisiana state university press, 1964, isbn 0807108227. Hugh judson kilpatrick usa general kilpatrick was known for. This talk was part of pamplin historical parks symposium called generals we love to hate looking at some of the more controversial military leaders of the civil war.
Braxton bragg 18171876 bragg just could not play well with others. Amateur historian ezra warner, who died in 1974, pulled off quite a feat in compiling these detailed personal histories there is a companion volume of confederate generals. He was the second of four presidents to be assassinated, with abraham lincoln being the first. Rare civil war postmortem photographs of dead soldiers 1860s. This is the only photographic portrait book featuring over 600 union generals.
Union major generals in the civil war conflicting worlds. New dimensions of the american civil war rafuse, ethan s. Civil war generals, union generals and confederate generals. It is filled with detailed information about every officer who achieved the rank of general in the union army. After fort sumter in april of 1861, john adams dix was made chairman of the union defense committee in new york. Apr 06, 2006 the generals of the american civil war over 1,000 men attained the various ranks of general during the civil war.
Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america the confederacy. During the civil war, brady and his associates traveled throughout the eastern part of the country, capturing the effects of the war through photographs of people, towns, and. Civil war generals some are great, some are bad civil war. In determining the worse generals of the american civil war, this list will take us from battlefield blunders to portraits on urinals. The american civil war was a civil war in the united states of america between 18611865. List of union generals killedsurgeons and chaplains killed. If anyone wants to send me email, especially if any of the information on this chart is not correct or if you know of additional information that should be included, please send me email at paulbat. Grant, william tecumseh sherman, george mclellan and joshua chamberlain are household names. Garfield garfield was a union general in the civil war. A mixed lot of union corps commanders from the civil war are profiled here.
Fox in his book regimental losses in the american civil war, 18611865 571572. Aug 26, 2018 there were approximately 425 confederate generals in the civil war warner xix. Civil war generals some are great, some are bad civil. The conditions for prisoners of war were horrid and, at times, were nearly as bad for those wounded in battle. Rare civil war postmortem photographs of dead soldiers. Generals of the american civil war library of congress. During the civil war, thirtysix officers in the army of the potomac were assigned corps commands of up to 30,000 men. Grant, henry halleck, winfield scott hancock, joseph hooker, george mcclellan, george meade, philip sheridan, william t. Oct 5, 2019 colorized photographs of union army civil war generals. Mary livermore wrote my story of the war covering four years as a nurse in the union army and in other relief work in homes, camps, hospitals and at the front. Excludes images taken during executions, the aftermath of battles. There were approximately 425 confederate generals in the civil war warner xix. Eicher, john and david eicher, civil war high commands, stanford university press, 2001, isbn 08047364.