by Owen Walcher | Feb 15, 2023 | Military
Here is a composite list of some of the great leaders of the past / generals of all time. Although they are numbered (this is a top 10 site Afterall), there is really no objective way to rank these folks. Without further ado: Alexander the Great – Born in Pella,...
by Owen Walcher | Feb 13, 2023 | Military
General Ambrose Burnside is number 9 on our famous folks top 10 list of Civil War Generals. Here are ten more details about his life: Burnside served as Governor of Rhode Island from 1866-1869. He was a successful businessman and inventor, holding several patents for...
by Owen Walcher | Feb 11, 2023 | Military
General James Longstreet is number 8 on our famous folks top 10 list of Civil War Generals. Here are ten more interesting things about him you most likely do not know: Longstreet fought in several major battles during the Civil War, including Bull Run, Antietam,...
by Owen Walcher | Feb 10, 2023 | Military
General J.E.B. Stuart is number 7 on our famous folks top 10 list of Civil War Generals. Here are ten more facts you may not have already known: J.E.B Stuart Stuart loved fancy dress! He often wore a plumed hat and a bright red cape on the battlefield. Stuart was a...
by Owen Walcher | Feb 9, 2023 | Military
General George G. Meade is number 6 on our famous folks top 10 list of Civil War Generals. Here are ten more facts about the general: George Meade was a Civil War hero, who led the Union Army to victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was known for his strategic...
by Owen Walcher | Feb 8, 2023 | Military
General Philip Sheridan is number 5 on our famous people top 10 list of Civil War generals. Here are ten more facts about him: Sheridan was known for his excellent horsemanship and was often seen riding his horse, Rienzi, during battles. He was a close friend of...
