Confederacy & Union

Robert E. Lee Was the son of a famous revolutionary war hero, “Light-horse” Harry Lee. Was a hero in the South because he was able to repeatedly beat the North in battles. He fought much like George Washington had in the Revolutionary War.

Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. He earned his nickname in the Battle of Bull Run because he would not allow his men to retreat. He was later wounded by friendly fire, which cause him to have his arm amputated, and he later died from complications from his wounds

James Longstreet Was extremely loyal to Lee. Lee trusted his judgment and skills, and relied on him heavily throughout the war. He famously disagreed with Lee’s strategy at the Battle of Gettysburg, but followed orders anyway because he was loyal.

J.E.B. Stuart Was the chief scout for Lee throughout much of the war. Was responsible for many of the successes that the Confederacy had because of the excellent information he gave Lee. Lost contact with Lee at Gettysburg, which many blame for the loss there.

George B. McClellan Was the commander of all Union forces for a significant portion of the Civil War. He was called the “American Napoleon” by some. He was later demoted by Lincoln because he moved so slow and refused to attack Lee.

He was the commander of the Union Army at Gettysburg. By fortifying the high ground, he allowed the Union to gain a critical victory. He was demoted by Lincoln because he allowed Lee to retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg

John Buford He was a scout for the Union Army. He played a key role in the Union’s victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. He saw that the Confederacy was gathering and stayed on the high ground so that the Union had an advantage in the battle.

Joshua Chamberlain He was a college professor who was in charge of a unit from Maine. He was put in charge of defending the end of the Union line at the Battle of Gettysburg at a place called Little Round Top. Because of his and his men’s heroic actions, the Union won the key battle at Gettysburg.

Ulysses S. Grant He was in charge of Union Army in the western part of the country. He was put in charge of the whole Union army during the last year of the war. He is given credit for ending the war. He was later elected President of the United States.