This general failed to destroy the wooden bridge over Conococheague Creek because of false reports that it was made of iron during the Chambersburg Raid.
This man's entry into his country's capital was lined with flower petals after circumnavigating an enemy army. At Catlett's Station, this man overran Gen. John Pope's camp and took his uniform. This general failed to destroy the wooden bridge over Conococheague Creek because of false reports that it was made of iron during the Chambersburg Raid. Alfred Pleasanton defeated this general with a dawn raid at the (*) Battle of Brandy Station, the largest predominantly cavalry battle on American soil, and his inability to inform Gen. Ewell of Union positions contributed to the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg. For 10 points, name this Confederate cavalry officer with an acronymic name.
This man's entry into his country's capital was lined with flower petals after circumnavigating an enemy army.
J. E. B. Stuart (or James Ewell Brown Stuart)