APRIL 12, 1861 – MAY 10, 1865 Civil War Generals

Union Generals Confederate Generals Ulysses S. Grant George McClellan W. T. Sherman George Meade Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson PGT Beauregard J.E.B. Stuart

Ulysses S. Grant Led the Union Army in the last years of the war Won the battles at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chattanooga Victory at Appotamax Courthouse ended the war Overland Campaign and Victory Became president in 1869

George McClellan Led the Army of the Potomac Leadership skill questioned by Lincoln Insubordinate to the President Removed of his command after retreats Became governor of NJ

W. T. Sherman Harsh “scorched earth” policies Conducted total war against Confederate States Captured Atlanta in “march to sea” campaign March through Georgia & Carolinas His military success led to reelection of Lincoln

George Meade Civil engineer and army office before war Nicknamed “Old Snapping Turtle” Criticized for not pursuing Confederate Army Best known for defeating Confederates at Gettysburg Overshadowed by General Grant

Robert E. Lee Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia Nicknamed “The Marble Man” The most successful Confederate General Was offered command of the Union Army Surrendered to Grant at Appotamax Courthouse

Stonewall Jackson Considered one of the best tactical commanders Corp commander under Robert E. Lee First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) Battle of Harpers Ferry Died from complications from “friendly fire”

P.G.T. Beauregard Started the war with the attack on Fort Sumter Battle of Shiloh First Battle of Bull Run First Confederate Brigadier General Commander in Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee

J.E.B. Stuart Calvary officer known for his reconnaissance Nicknamed “Knight of the Golden Spurs” Known as the eyes and ears of Robert E. Lee Cavalry Commander of Army of Northern Virginia Killed at the Battle of Yellow Tavern 1864