People in the Maryland Campaign

Union Fife Player

National Park Service

Whether face to face in infantry assaults or directing artillery fire from the heights, battles are won by the men who fight them. But it is the generals who develop effective strategy and the officers who lead their men into the fire of combat who provide the opportunities for victory. Whether you are more interested in the common soldier or the army commander, learn more about some of the people that helped bring about the momentous events of the 1862 Northern Virginia and Maryland Campaigns.

"Let us beware of our past errors. Let us not pronounce our generals imbecile, or traitors, or cowards, because they are not uniformly successful."
~Harper's Weekly-The Rebel Raid into Maryland
Saturday, September 27, 1862

Showing results 31-35 of 70

• Antietam National Battlefield

  Winfield Scott Hancock

  

  Named for Winfield Scott, a noted general of the War of 1812 and head of the United States army at the start of the Civil War, Winfield Scott Hancock, started a four decade long military career after graduating from West Point in 1844. Read more

• John Hay

  

  An accomplished secretary, diplomat, and author, John Hay was one of Lincoln's closest advisors during his years in the White House. Read more

• Manassas National Battlefield Park

  Samuel Peter Heintzelman

  

  While Samuel Heintzelman's experience, devotion to duty, and bravery were undeniable, he lacked requisite attributes of high command, including initiative, imagination, and administrative ability. He was gifting at leading a squad or regiment in combat, but when asked to command a Union corps, he floundered. Read more

• Ambrose Powell Hill

  

  A. P. Hill seemed to have issues with the Confederate Generals during the Maryland Campaign Read more

• Antietam National Battlefield

  Daniel Harvey Hill

  

  The Confederate Lieutenant General that was blamed for losing General Lee's Special Orders 191 Read more

Prev

1 …

• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11

of 14

Next