Richard S. Ewell
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Richard S. Ewell (1817ā1872) was an American Confederate general during the Civil War. He commanded a corps in General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Ewell was part of Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania, which culminated in the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. During the battle, Ewell's corps was involved in fighting on the first and second days, including an unsuccessful assault on Cemetery Hill. His performance at Gettysburg has been a subject of historical discussion, particularly regarding his decision not to press an attack on Cemetery Hill on the first day. Ewell continued to serve in the Confederate army until the war's end.12
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- Battle of GettysburgLeeās invasion of Pennsylvania
Richard S. Ewell. The cavalry was led by Gen. Jeb Stuart. During the last week in June 1863, Stuart made a bold and possibly ill-advised cavalry sweep completely around the Federal forces, passing between them and Washington, D.C. On June 28, when his Army ofā¦
Read MoreRichard S. Ewell. The cavalry was led by Gen. Jeb Stuart. During the last week in June 1863, Stuart made a bold and possibly ill-advised cavalry sweep completely around the Federal forces, passing between them and Washington, D.C. On June 28, when his Army ofā¦
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Second Battle of Bull RunThe armies gatherRichard Ewellās division of Jacksonās corps near Bristoe Station. A private with the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment said of the ensuing encounter, āIf I had held up an iron hat I could have caught it full of bullets in a short time.ā The brief butā¦
Read MoreRichard Ewellās division of Jacksonās corps near Bristoe Station. A private with the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment said of the ensuing encounter, āIf I had held up an iron hat I could have caught it full of bullets in a short time.ā The brief butā¦
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