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He was a General for the Confederacy during the Civil War. He was also involved in the Mex-American War. Actually, Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard was the general who fired on Ft. Sumter, the action that started the Civil War. From Louisiana, Beauregard was a West Point graduate. A member of the engineer corps, he was sent to Mexico and fought with distinction at many of the major battles of the Mexican War. He resigned his commission with the Army of the United States in February of 1861. After capturing Ft. Sumter, Beauregard went on to command at the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run), at Shiloh and at Petersburg, Virginia. He was in charge of the defense of Charleston, S.C. and the Military District of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. He commanded the forces in South Carolina and Georgia that were trying to stop Sherman on his March to the Sea and was joint commander with Joe Johnston against Sherman in North Carolina, where they finally surrendered their forces to Sherman in April of 1865.
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What are facts about Pierre G T Beauregard?
yes i want interesting facts about Pierre G T Beauregard
How did General PT Beauregard and Major Robert Anderson know each other before the war?
major instructed beauregard. i am pretty sure
Who were the commanders of the battle fort Sumter?
Robert Anderson was the commanding officer for the Union during the Battle of Fort Sumter, and P. G. T. Beauregard was the Confederate commander. The battle resulted in a victory for the Confederacy.
Who was the Commander of the Union Forces as Fort Sumter?
Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard led the Confederate forces in the attack on Fort Sumter.
Who was the Union commander July first 1863 Battle of Bullrun?
Joe JohnstonAnswerThe Confederate commander at First Bull Run was PGT Beauregard. The Confederate commander at Second Bull Run was Robert E. Lee. With regard to the first answer: First Bull Run swayed back and forth until Joe Johnston's reinforcements arrived by train to finally ensure a Confederate victory. Later, Johnston and Beauregard quarreled about who had won the battle. Technically, Beauregard was the Confederate commander at First Bull Run, but he likely would have lost the battle without Johnston and his army arriving in the nick of time.
What are facts about Pierre G T Beauregard?
yes i want interesting facts about Pierre G T Beauregard
What do the P G T stand for in General P G T Beauregard's name?
Pierre Gustave Toutant
Who were Pierre g t beauregards parents?
Pierre G. T. Beauregard was born to a French father, Jean Augustin Beauregard, and a Creole mother, Emeline de Reggio. His family background reflected a blend of French and Creole cultures, which influenced his upbringing in New Orleans, Louisiana. Beauregard went on to become a prominent Confederate general during the American Civil War.
What is P. G. T. Beauregard's birthday?
P. G. T. Beauregard was born on May 28, 1818.
When was P. G. T. Beauregard born?
P. G. T. Beauregard was born on May 28, 1818.
How old was P. G. T. Beauregard at death?
P. G. T. Beauregard died on February 20, 1893 at the age of 74.
How old is P. G. T. Beauregard?
P. G. T. Beauregard was born on May 28, 1818 and died on February 20, 1893. P. G. T. Beauregard would have been 74 years old at the time of death or 197 years old today.
What is P. G. T. Beauregard's home town?
New Orleans
Who was the leader of the confederacy during the first bull run?
Joeph E. Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard.
How did General PT Beauregard and Major Robert Anderson know each other before the war?
major instructed beauregard. i am pretty sure
What has the author G T Derrick written?
G. T. Derrick has written: 'An excursion to St. Pierre-du-Bois'
Who were the commanders of the battle fort Sumter?
Robert Anderson was the commanding officer for the Union during the Battle of Fort Sumter, and P. G. T. Beauregard was the Confederate commander. The battle resulted in a victory for the Confederacy.
