General Orders, No. 97 (U.S. War Department) (1865)
May 26, 1865 On May 26, 1865, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 97, announcing numerous appointments, promotions, resignations, and casualties. This … Read more
General Orders, No. 98 (U.S. War Department)
March 12, 1864 On March 12, 1864, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders No. 98, relieving Henry Halleck of his position of General-in-chief … Read more
George Armstrong Custer
December 5, 1839–June 25, 1876 Forever linked with Custer's Last Stand, General George Armstrong Custer was a flamboyant and widely renowned American army officer … Read more
George B. McClellan, Portrait, Illustration
About This Image George B. McClellan – Portrait Source and Copyright Creator J.H. Bufford Medium Source Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, … Read more
George Brinton McClellan
During the American Civil War, George Brinton McClellan twice served as the commanding general of the Army of the … Read more
George Crook
September 8, 1828–March 21, 1890 George Crook was a noted officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and the Indian … Read more
George Edward Pickett
January 16, 1825 – July 30, 1875 A prominent Confederate commander during the American Civil War, George Edward Pickett is most remembered for leading … Read more
George Gordon Meade
December 31, 1815–November 6, 1872 Victorious commander at the Battle of Gettysburg, Major General George G. Meade commanded the Army of the Potomac throughout … Read more
George Henry Thomas
July 31, 1816–March 28, 1870 Major General George Henry Thomas was a prominent Union general who served primarily in the Western Theater of the … Read more
George Henry Thomas, Photo
About This Image Black and White Photograph, George Thomas Source and Copyright Medium Black and White Photograph Source Library of Congress Prints and Photographs … Read more