George E. Picket's Leadership During The Civil War

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Gorge Picket was a very successful man during the civil war. Stating his power, Pickett left the army shortly Virginia won the battle against the union in April 1861. He went east to the Confederate capital at Richmond, where he protected a colonel in command of secure at Rappahannock River. George E. Pickett was a Confederate during the American Civil War (1861–1865) and one of the most powerful leaders in the Army of Northern Virginia. He was born in Richmond Virginia. He really loved it there growing to be a leader. He led the pickets charge also read by the name Pickett. But he did not lead the attack. It was led by Robert E lee. Against Gorge Meade unions position. The battles he fought in were at New Berne, Pittsburg, Five forks. Peninsular campaign Battle of Gettysburg Pickets Charge Battle of Petersburg. …show more content…
McClellan | Confederate: Robert E. Lee. Gorge Pickett always demanded his men to do stuff for him. Gorge had an appointment at the military school at 17 years old. He graduated at 1846. That’s when he became interested to do the army and join the military. He was then asked to become general at January 14 1862. On July 3 1863 picket’s men would make the farthest trench in union lines. People usually say generals are always the person who helps to people but in this case picket would arrive when the 1-2 major fights were done and complete waiting for the second one that actually isn’t even the major battle. Gorge picket was only ever really part of a battle really join forces with was the Battle of Gettysburg. But he seemed to

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