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1 General John C. Pemberton
How much do you know about the Northern-born Confederate general who lost both Vicksburg and his army?
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Stalin1879
Mar 28 07
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Last Updated Aug 08 12 5:14 PM

Some sample questions from this category:

* John C. Pemberton was not a native of the South. Where was he born?
* Why did Pemberton resign his commission in the United States Army and join the Confederacy?
* Pemberton's first major assignment was to defend which coastal Southern city?
* In October 1862, Pemberton was given command of the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. When Pemberton arrived, he found a poorly organised department lacking supplies, order, and centralised command. Who was his sloppy predecessor?
* In March 1863, Grant decided to adopt a new strategy to capture Vicksburg. Pemberton was bamboozled and the plan was ultimately successful. What was Grant's strategy?


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