"General" Knowledge
This general's "March to the Sea" resulted in the destruction of the southern city of Atlanta, as well as over 300 miles of Confederate railroads
Who is William T. Sherman?
Time to drop the tea and jam and SCRAM! Wealthy elites who came for a little battlefield entertainment had to flee for their lives when Confederate forces overran their Union opponents at this early battle:
What is First Bull Run, or the First Battle of Bull Run?
This Swedish American engineer designed the Union's first ironclad warship, changing naval warfare forever
Who is John Ericsson?
Working multiple jobs? First, he assumed control of Union forces in 1864 and engaged in a strategy of total war, leading to a Union victory. Later, he served as the 18th President
Who is Ulysses Grant?
Fought just short of July 4th, 1863, this decisive Union victory, and site of Lincoln's famous "Address", ensured that the Confederacy would never again launch attacks on northern soil
What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
I surrender! Confederate genera Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses Grant in Virginia at this location:
What is Appomattox Court House?
Known more for his phenomenal facial hair than his military acumen, this Union General was humiliated at Fredericksburg and the Battle of the Crater
Who is General Ambrose Burnside?
We've got you surrounded! Grant's successful siege of this city allowed the Union to split the Confederacy in half and control the Mississippi River
What is Vicksburg?
Rules? THERE ARE NO RULES!!! This type of warfare involves ignoring typical battle traditions and etiquette in order to crush one's enemy by any means necessary:
What is Total War?
Affectionately nicknamed "Jeb", "Beautiful", and "Knight of the Golden Spurs" this master cavalry man and Confederate general was commander Robert E. Lee's eyes and ears
Who is J.E.B. Stuart?
The tide turns! This battle looked like a surefire victory for the Union after they exploded a mine and blew a hole through Confederate lines, but the South regrouped quickly to rout their enemy
What is the Battle of the Crater?
This wartime prison camp, located in Georgia, was the most well-known of the Confederate camps. At one point it held 33,000 Union soldiers even though it was designed to hold only 10,000:
What is Andersonville?
Take that Goliath! This Union David's skill with horses helped him and his calvary units protect retreating and regrouping soldiers from further attacks
Who is David M. Gregg?
CHAAARGE!!! This action is widely considered to be the most important of the Battle of Gettysburg, when General Lee ordered 15,000 Confederate troops to attack Union forces, to a disastrous result:
What is Pickett's Charge?
This new immigrant group protested the Union's military draft, resulting in a riot in New York City in 1863:
Who are the Irish?