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ash_274 t1_jda69rf wrote

The Captain initially in charge of the US side was the same George Pickett that ordered the disastrous charge for the Confederate army at Gettysburg.

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skilledwarman t1_jda6ljc wrote

Wasn't it his division that made the charge (him included), but Lee that ordered it?

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ash_274 t1_jda92yv wrote

Apparently the plan was Longstreet's. Lee ordered an attack, but the tactical plan was Longstreet's and Pickett led his division (of the three divisions assembled) in the attack. Lee wanted to accept the blame (initially) for the failed attack after it had been repelled.

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skilledwarman t1_jdaauvw wrote

Thank you for the breakdown! I didn't know it was Longstreet's initial plan at all

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