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Richard Stoddert Ewell (February 8, 1817 – January 25, 1872) was an American military officer and a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He achieved fame as a senior commander under Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee and fought effectively through much of the war.
Richard Stoddert Ewell was born on February 8, 1817, in Georgetown in the District of Columbia. He was the grandson of Benjamin Stoddert, the first secretary of the navy, and of Revolutionary War Colonel Jesse Ewell.
Apr 1, 2011 · Richard Ewell was a Confederate general who earned criticism following the Battle of Gettysburg and was captured by Union forces at the end of the Civil War.
May 26, 2024 · Richard Ewell (1817–1872) was a prominent General in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He is most well-known for replacing Stonewall Jackson and his failure to attack Union forces on Cemetery Ridge on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Richard Ewell. Library of Congress. Quick Facts. Significance: Confederate lieutenant general. Place Of Birth: Washington, DC. Date Of Birth: February 8, 1817. Place Of Death: Spring Hill, TN. Date Of Death: February 8, 1872. Place Of Burial: Nashville, TN. Cemetery Name: Nashville City Cemetery.
As Confederate Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell moved north through the Shenandoah Valley in the direction of Pennsylvania, his corps defeated the Union Army garrison commanded by Major General Robert H. Milroy, capturing Winchester and numerous Union prisoners.
Richard S. Ewell. The cavalry was led by Gen. Jeb Stuart. During the last week in June 1863, Stuart made a bold and possibly ill-advised cavalry sweep completely around the Federal forces, passing between them and Washington, D.C. On June 28, when his Army of….
