Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
Albert Sidney Johnston
In 1837, Albert Sidney Johnston survived a duel against Texas Brigadier General Felix Huston. Unfortunately, the effects of his wound probably...
Irvin McDowell
Irvin McDowell graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1838, and taught tactics at the academy from 1841 to 1845 to many of the generals...
Joseph E. Johnston
Johnston was the original commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, then known as Army of the Potomac. From this position he would defend Richmond...
Winfield Scott Hancock
“General Hancock is one of the handsomest men in the United States Army,” wrote Regis de Trobiand in July 1864. “He is tall in stature, robust in...
George E. Pickett
George Edward Pickett was born in Richmond, Virginia. He received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at the age of 17, and graduated...
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