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Col. O. M. Roberts, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.1, Alabama (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 688 376 Browse Search
Joseph T. Derry , A. M. , Author of School History of the United States; Story of the Confederate War, etc., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 6, Georgia (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 183 7 Browse Search
John Bell Hood., Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate Armies 138 16 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 26. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 99 3 Browse Search
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865 93 1 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore) 87 1 Browse Search
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buell, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Volume 3. 81 9 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 22. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 73 5 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 4: The Cavalry (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 64 4 Browse Search
James D. Porter, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 7.1, Tennessee (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 62 4 Browse Search
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Browsing named entities in The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller). You can also browse the collection for Joseph Wheeler or search for Joseph Wheeler in all documents.

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idan, Henry E. Davies, James Harrison Wilson, and Alfred T. A. Torbert. Wilson was given the cavalry corps of the military district of the Mississippi in 1865, and Torbert commanded the cavalry corps of the Army of the Shenandoah under Sheridan. These six great leaders are among the men who handled the Federal cavalry in its last days, welding it into the splendid, efficient, aggressive, fighting force that finally overwhelmed the depleted ranks of their Confederate opponents, Forrest and Wheeler in the West and Rosser, Lomax, Stuart, the two Lees and Hampton in the East. General Edward R. S. Canby policy of his corps commanders, who were more directly charged with the conduct of the troops. But if Sherman was merciless in war, he was superbly generous when the fighting was over. When Grant was made President, Sherman succeeded him as general of the army, and knowing Grant's views to coincide with his own, he hoped so to reorganize the army that the commanding general, not t
erican Murat and the King of mounted Raiders. Joseph Wheeler, Masterful as well as Indefatigable and IndomitCorps. William W. Allen led a Cavalry division in Wheeler's Corps. John H. Forney, one of the defenders ofHe died at Vicksburg, Mississippi, May 28, 1908. Wheeler's Cavalry Corps—Army of Tennessee On January 22, 1863, Major-General Joseph Wheeler was assigned to command all the cavalry in Middle Tennessee. On March 16tere given the names of their respective commanders, Wheeler and Van Dorn. The corps were organized into divisions and brigades, and Wheeler's Corps, sometimes known as the Second Corps, had an aggregate present of nearly mpaigns until the close of the war. Lieutenant-General Joseph Wheeler (U. S. M.A. 1859) was born in Augue died in Brooklyn, New York, January 25, 1906. General Wheeler made a unique reputation for himself as a cavalneral Forrest, who was shortly relieved by Brigadier-General Wheeler. When Bragg advanced from Chattanooga to
brigade. Benjamin J. Hill, Provost-Marshal-General Army of Tennessee. James A. Smith, led a brigade in Cleburne's division. Robert C. Tyler, commander of the garrison at West Point, Georgia. William Y. C. Humes, commanded a division of Wheeler's Cavalry. Thomas B. Smith, led a brigade in the Army of Tennessee. Lucius M. walker, led a Calvary brigade in the Army of the West. Alexander W. Campbell, led a brigade of Forrest's Cavalry. perfected under the name of United Confedera a Cavairy brigade. Gideon J. Pillow, opponent of Grant in Grant's First Battle—Belmont. George W. Gordon, led a brigade in Army of Tennessee. Alfred J. Vaughn led a brigade in General Polk's Corps. Henry B. Davidson, led a brigade of Wheeler's Cavalry. Tyree H. Bell led a Cavalry command under Forrest. William McComb led a brigade in R. E. Lee's Army. Joseph B. Palmer led a brigade in General Polk's Corps. future manhood and noble womanhood. Whether the Southern people, un
, Oliver H., Mar. 13, 1865. Confederate generals—No. 21 Texas Walter P. Lane led a brigade of Cavalry West of the Mississippi. William P. Hardeman led a brigade on Magruder's Army. Lawrence S. Ross commanded a brigade in Wheeler's Cavalry. Walter H. Stevens, chief Engineer, Army of Northern Virginia. Elkanah Greer commanded the Reserve Corps, Trans-Mississippi Department. A. P. Bagby, originally Colonel of the 7th Cavalry; later led a division. John A. Wharton commanded a division of Wheeler's Cavalry in Tennessee. James E. Harrison commanded a brigade of Polignac's division in Louisiana. William H. young led a brigade in the Army of Tennessee. John W. Whitfield commanded a brigade of Texas Cavalry. Joseph L. Hogg led a brigade in the Army in the West. Samuel Bell Maxcy, originally Colonel of the 9th Infantry. William steel led a brigade at Shreveport in 1864. Palmer, Wm. J., Nov. 6, 1864. Partridge, F. W., Mar. 13, 1865. Partrid
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), General officers of the Confederate Army: a full roster compiled from the official records (search)
eneral Marcus J. Wright, for many years in charge of Confederate records at the United States War Department, Washington. Some ranks appropriate to high commands, and fully justified, were never legally confirmed. In such cases, as those of Joseph Wheeler and John B. Gordon, General Wright has followed the strictest interpretation of the Confederate records below. As for the body of this History it has been thought best to employ the titles most commonly used, and found in the popular referen 25, 1862. Taylor, Richard, July 28, 1862. Trimble, Isaac R., Jan. 17, 1863. Twiggs, D. E., May 22, 1861. Van Dorn, Earl, Sept. 19, 1861. Walker, John G., Nov. 8, 1862. Walker, W. H. T., May 23, 1863. Wharton, John A., Nov. 10, 1863. Wheeler, Joseph, Jan. 20, 1864. Whiting, W. H. C., Apr. 22, 1863. Withers, Jones M., April 6, 1862. Wilcox, C. M., Aug. 3, 1863. Major-generals, provisional army (with temporary rank) Allen, William W., Mar. 4, 1865. Brown, John C., Aug. 4, 1864.