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skilledwarman t1_jda6ljc wrote

Reply to comment by ash_274 in TIL of the Pig War, a border dispute between the US and the UK, around Vancouver Island (present-day Canada) and Washington State. The only casualty was a pig, owned by an Irish farmer, which was shot by an American farmer for eating his potatoes. Both countries deployed military troops. by drak0bsidian

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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