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Union Generals During the Civil War

By abbyhags

  • Winfield Scott

    Winfield Scott
    Scott was General-in-Chief to start the war. He was 74 years old and suffered multiple health problems. Scott couldn't go into battle and soon after retired in October of 1861.

  • Irvin McDowell

    Irvin McDowell
    McDowell was a commander in the east, appointed in the May of 1861. He was removed from command shortly after his defeat at the Battle of First Bull Run in July, 1861.

  • George Custer

    George Custer
    Cluster fought from the Bull Runs to the surrender at Appomattox. He was defined by his energy and daring character. Cluster made his mark at Gettysburg and soon gained control of many divisions as he moved up in rankings. He fought in the Battles of the Wilderness, Shenandoh, and Woodstock.

  • George B. McClellan

    George B. McClellan
    Appointed commander in the East July of 1861. McClellan commanded his famous Army of the Potomac. He was later appointed General-in-Chief in November of 1861 up until March 1862, when President Lincoln removed him.

  • Henry W. Halleck

    Henry W. Halleck
    Halleck was appointed commander of the entire west March, 1862. He later became General-in-Chief in July of 1862. Halleck was worn down by political pressure, more than anything, and was replaced by Grant in March, 1864. Halleck was General-in-Chief for the majority of the war.

  • George E. Meade

    George E. Meade
    Meade was an eastern general that commanded the Army of Potomac. After the victory at Gettysburg, Meade failed to follow Lee. Meade was almost stripped of his title but ended up commanding the army until the end of the war.

  • William T. Sherman

    William T. Sherman
    Sherman was made a colonel in the early stages of war, making his mark in the Battle of Bull Run. He worked closely to Grant during Shiloh. Sherman became a major general during the Vicksburg campign who's opinion was valuable.

  • Ulysses S. Grant (US)

    Ulysses S. Grant (US)
    Grants stubborn defense at Shiloh won the battle. Later he ran the Confederates off of the Mississippi River at Vicksburg. In March 1864, Grant was awarded a gold medal by Congress and promoted to General-in-Chief. Grant had many encounters with Robert Lee but is most famous for forcing Lee and his army to surrender at Appomattox, ending the war.