Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant · Character

Winfield S. Hancock

Union general and corps commander known for his leadership.

minor

Also known as Hancock, General Hancock, Major-General Hancock, Generals W. S. Hancock

First appearance: i

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Commanded the Union II Corps, held the left flank against heavy assaults.

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Winfield S. Hancock first appears in 0003 i.

With Robert E. Lee (rivalry): Lee and Hancock faced each other in several major battles, with Hancock's corps often bearing the brunt of Lee's offensives. With Horatio G. Wright (professional): Wright served as a corps commander under Hancock, cooperating in the Army of the Potomac's campaigns. With Ambrose E. Burnside (professional): Burnside and Hancock served as corps commanders in the Army of the Potomac, often coordinating in major battles.

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Character groups

Army of the Potomac
Grant's Inner Circle
High Command & Cavalry

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Robert E. Lee
rivalry · negative
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Horatio G. Wright
professional · positive
Ambrose E. Burnside
professional · ambivalent
Philip H. Sheridan
professional · positive

Robert E. Lee
Lee and Hancock faced each other in several major battles, with Hancock's corps often bearing the brunt of Lee's offensives.
Horatio G. Wright
Wright served as a corps commander under Hancock, cooperating in the Army of the Potomac's campaigns.
Ambrose E. Burnside
Burnside and Hancock served as corps commanders in the Army of the Potomac, often coordinating in major battles.
Philip H. Sheridan
Sheridan and Hancock served as fellow corps commanders in the Army of the Potomac, cooperating in major campaigns.

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The Battle of the Wilderness
Commanded the Union II Corps, held the left flank against heavy assaults.
LI
Commanded the 2nd Corps; held at Todd's Tavern and ready to support.
LII
Commands corps, leads assaults and reconnoiters the Po River.
LIII
Leads the assault on the salient, captures thousands of prisoners and guns, and is recommended for promotion to Brigadier-General in the regular army.
Chapter LV
Corps commander; reports enemy too strong for further assault in his front.
LVIII
Relieved from command of the 2nd Corps and ordered to Washington to organize a veteran corps.
The End of the War — The March to Washington — One of Lincoln’s Anecdotes — Grand Review at Washington — Characteristics of Lincoln and Stanton — Estimate of the Different Corps Commanders
Described as the most conspicuous figure among corps commanders; tall, brave, and beloved by his troops.
Organization Charts—Union and Confederate
Commanding the Second Army Corps.
Union Army on the Rapidan, May 5, 1864
Commanding the Second Army Corps.

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