The Battle of Chancellorsville

Abstract

General Robert E. Lee's medical history and General Joseph Hooker's moral deviations certainly influenced their performance during the Battle of Chancellorsville. This battle is described as General Lee's greatest victory and General Hooker's worst defeat. Both commanders were graduates from the prestigious West Point Military Academy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2005
Accession Number
AD1139443

Entities

People

  • Darrell Mitchell
  • Maurice Fischer
  • Quinton Rice
  • Robert Tompkins
  • Tanya Phillips

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Army
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  • Civil War (United States)
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  • United States Military Academy
  • War

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