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Oct 21, 2024 · In March 1861 he resigned his Congressional seat and was appointed Quartermaster General of the Mississippi Army, then Colonel of the 13th Mississippi Infantry. He led them at First Manassas in July 1861, and on the Peninsula campaign of 1862. In August 1862 he was promoted to Brigadier General.
Oct 13, 2024 · On May 1, Hooker advanced from Chancellorsville toward Lee, but the Confederate general split his army in the face of superior numbers, leaving a small force at Fredericksburg to deter Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick from advancing, while he attacked Hooker's advance with about four-fifths of his army.
3 days ago · Some are more successful than others and some luckier than others as they commit their troops to kill and be killed, to injure and be injured, to terrify and be terrified, all in pursuit of some cause they aim to attain by violent means. Successful command embodies some timeless leadership tasks. All commanders have to shape the attitude of ...
2 days ago · General Charles Ashe à Court-Repington (1785–1861), Colonel of the 41st (Welch) Regiment of Foot; General William Ashe-à Court (c. 1708—1781), Colonel of the 11th Regiment of Foot; Brigadier Brenton Haliburton Ashmore [2] (1900—1987), The Royal Scots; Major-General Edward Ashmore (1872—1953), GOC RFC Brigade and CRA
Oct 8, 2024 · John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough (born May 26, 1650, Ashe, Devon, England—died June 16, 1722, Windsor, near London) was one of England’s greatest generals, who led British and allied armies to important victories over Louis XIV of France, notably at Blenheim (1704), Ramillies (1706), and Oudenaarde (1708).
Oct 25, 2024 · As early as 1851 the council delegated particular functions to committees in the way that later became general among municipal corporations. In 1869 there were thirteen committees of the council.
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2 days ago · Wellesley had been appointed second in command to Baird, but owing to ill health did not accompany the expedition on 9 April 1801. This was fortunate for Wellesley, since the vessel on which he was to have sailed sank in the Red Sea. [69] He was promoted to brigadier-general on 17 July 1801. He took residence within the Sultan's summer palace ...
