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The Civil War Through The Eyes of Four Generals

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1 The Civil War Through The Eyes of Four Generals
Robert E. Lee "Stonewall" Jackson Joshua L. Chamberlain Winfield S. Hancock

2 Four Generals: General Allegiance Prior Profession Key Battle
Robert E. Lee Confederacy U.S. Army Colonel Fredericksburg T. J. Jackson V.M.I. Professor Bull Run J. L. Chamberlain Union College Professor "Win" Hancock U.S. Army Captain Chancellorsville

3 Gen. Robert E. Lee, C.S.A. 32 years in U.S. Army A Virginian
Torn between duty to nation or to state Resigns to command Confederate Army

4 Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson, C.S.A.
Professor at V.M.I. A Virginian Devout Christian Suffered many personal tragedies

5 Gen. Joshua Chamberlain, U.S.A.
Professor at Bowdoin College No prior military experience Restless, craves adventure Proves himself in combat

6 Gen. "Win" Hancock, U.S.A. Captain in U.S. Army
Stationed out West before the war Frustrated by poor Union generals Quickly advances in rank

7 Gods and Generals A Civil War novel by Jeff Shaara
Based on years of historical research Brings historical figures to life Also an epic Hollywood film


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