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There were several commanders on both sides that have a place in history. However, the two Principle commanding officers were Ulysses S. Grant for the Union and Robert E. Lee for the Confederate Army. Grant accepted the surrender of Lee and the Confederate Army at the Appommattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865.

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Q: During the Civil War who were the princapal commanders for each side?
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