2007-08-25 05:17:52 · 4 answers · asked by gym_class_heroes_fiend 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Longstreet was a Confederate general. Buford was a Union general. Keep in mind that KILLER ANGLES is a work of fiction, but there is much truth to Shara's portrayal of a conflict between Longstreet and Lee over what to do on the third day at Gettysburg.
Lee wanted to "get it over" by busting the Union center the way he had done in 1862 during the Seven Days battles. Longstreet wanted to march around the Union forces, establish a line between Washington and the Union Army, and thereby force Meade (the Union commander) to attack the Confederate Army.
2007-08-25 06:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by James@hbpl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, James Longstreet commanded the First Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia (Confederate). Richard Ewell commanded the Second Corps and A. P. Hill the Third.
John Buford commanded the First Cavalry Division of the Army of the Potomac (Federal) under Alfred Pleasonton, who was the Cavalry Corps commander.
2007-08-26 06:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Longstreet was the commanding general of the Confederate II Corps which mostly fought on the 2nd and 3rd days. Buffords Union cavalry division mostly fought on the first day.
2007-08-25 14:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Longstreet was Rob't E. Lee's "right hand man", therefore he was a Confederate General. Lee called Old Pete (Longstreet) his trusty warhorse.
Post Conflict, Longstreet became unpopular because of his criticism of Lee and his actions at G'burg.
2007-08-25 12:28:00 · answer #4 · answered by mdove47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋