Just wondering why Lee and Davis never approved a new Brigadier General to lead the Texas Brigade after John Gregg's death at the Battle of Darbytown and New Market Roads.
Just wondering why Lee and Davis never approved a new Brigadier General to lead the Texas Brigade after John Gregg's death at the Battle of Darbytown and New Market Roads.
From what I can tell, the Texas Brigade, following the action at the Wilderness, never got above 600 men in strength for the remainder of the war. It did not need a Brigadier to be promoted to command; it was barely a large regiment.
It was not that unusual that late in the war for a BG to not be leading a brigade. It also could indicate whoever was the senior regimental commander was not deserving of the BG rank by Lee, and he was waiting to see them earn it in upcoming actions.