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There were four generals-in-chief of the Union Army over the course of the Civil War, with Ulysses S. Grant being the last. His immediate predecessor was Henry W. Halleck.

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What is the military commander for the north and the south during the civil war?

Although there were many commanding officers for both the North and the South during the Civil War, the most famous, an I believe the two for which you are searching, and most respected were General Ulysses S. Grant for the North and General Robert E. Lee for the South.


Who was the final commanding general for the north in the civil war?

The general in chief of all Union armies at the end of the war was Ulysses S. Grant.


Who was the commanding general of the union armies?

Ulysses S. Grant.


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

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.


Which union or northern soldier during the civil war?

One prominent Union soldier during the Civil War was General Ulysses S. Grant. He played a crucial role in leading Union forces to victory, particularly during key battles such as Vicksburg and the final campaign against Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army. Grant's strategic prowess and relentless pursuit of the enemy ultimately contributed to the Union's success and his later appointment as the Commanding General of the U.S. Army. His leadership helped shape the course of the war and the future of the nation.