He later returned to the field, serving under Lee in the Siege of Petersburg and the Appomattox campaign. Longstreet enjoyed a successful post-war career working for the U.S. government as a …

Nov 9, 2009 · Longstreet commanded his brigade with distinction in the Battle of First Bull Run, and in October 1861 he was promoted to the rank of major general and given control of a division.

Longstreet was born in South Carolina, but spent much of his childhood at the home of his uncle, Augustus Baldwin Longstreet in Augusta, Georgia. “Uncle Gus” may have been influential in …

An 1842 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Longstreet displayed conspicuous bravery during the Mexican War. In 1861, he resigned his commission and joined the …

James Longstreet was a Confederate officer during the American Civil War. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York (1842), he resigned from the U.S. Army when his native …

Dec 22, 2021 · Longstreet served mainly on the western frontier during the 1850s, rising to the rank of major. He owned a small number of slaves and showed no interest in politics. At the outbreak of the …

ABC canceled "Longstreet" at the last possible moment despite having better ratings than a number of ABC shows. There are many short-lived series like "Longstreet" that deserve to be rediscovered.

6 days ago · One of the bright spots of the USC Trojans' 2025 recruiting class, quarterback Husan Longstreet faces a big decision in the coming days about entering the transfer portal. Here are three …

Longstreet's talents as a general made significant contributions to the Confederate victories at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga, in both offensive and defensive roles.

Learning that Federal reinforcements were in route to Knoxville, Longstreet ordered an attack on Fort Sanders on November 29, resulting in a Confederate defeat. Longstreet abandoned the Siege of …