The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 9 Vol. 9July 7 - December 31 1863 |
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Editor:
| Simon, John Y. |
Series title: | U S Grant Papers |
ISBN: | 978-0-8093-0979-5 |
Publication Date: | Apr 1982 |
Publisher: | Southern Illinois University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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When Vicksburg fell, Washington promoted Grant to major general in the US Army, which meant that Grant, already a major general of volunteers, would retain his rank after the war. Only three other officers on active duty held this rank, none of them commanding in the field.
When Vicksburg fell, Washington promoted Grant to major general in the US Army, which meant that Grant, already a major general of volunteers, would retain his rank after the war. Only three other officers on active duty held this rank, none of them commanding in the field.