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Brev. Brig. Gen'l
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- Feb 20, 2005
- Location
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5fish said:The list of non-notables of generals shows that Jackson went against a B-list of generals.
Doesn't change the fact that Jackson was an "A" list general. Who did Sheridan beat? The only reason Early is well known is he was a Virginian in the ANV. He screwed things up royally at Gettysburg. At Five Forks the confederate generals were at a shad bake.
5fish said:Banks was sent to New Orleans a back water of the war,
No, in fact New Orleans was an important posting, especially since clearing the Mississippi to the North of New Orleans was a major military objective.
5fish said:Mcdowell end up in CA.
California wasn't important? He got there in 1864, not in 1862.
McDowell was breveted a major general in the regular army due to his actions at Cedar Mountain.
5fish said:Fremiont was sent home never to get a command again,
Not as a result of this action, but rather as a result of insubordination against Lincoln.
5fish said:Shield's resigns,
The only person to inflict a tactical defeat on Jackson.
5fish said:Milroy survived tell the end of the war.
The point is Jackson campaign was impressive and accomplished it's goal but shows the union had a whole bunch of B-rated leaders to start the war with.
The campaign was brilliant. 17,000 men against over 60,000, coming out victoriously. That's a great feat.
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Cash