How many of the 60 major American Civil War battles were fought by Generals that graduated from West Point?

2018-10-09T21:26:18-04:00

I know that there are many people on Rally Point with far more extensive knowledge of the American Civil War than myself. I read, what I consider this piece of trivia, about the number of battles a couple of months ago. The book reference and the American Civil War are certainly not trivial topics. I expect that answers are likely to differ based on the sources that are used and what some people probably consider the major battles for this conflict.

Please share the citation for your answer so that other readers interested in this topic have a place to look for more information.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Oct 9 at 2018 9:34 PM

2018-10-09T21:34:30-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member That sounds as if you are requesting RP’ers to do “homework”. Honeydew work is enough work for most of us.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2018 10:40 PM

2018-10-09T22:40:01-04:00

Jeff Hummel specializes in Economic History of the United States. He documents in his book Emancipating Slaves, Enslaving Freemen, that 55 of the 60 major American Civil War battles were fought by Generals that graduated from West Point.

I found this book thought provoking and informative.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 9 at 2019 10:28 PM

2019-08-09T22:28:40-04:00

WOW! Far to many to mention!