George Pickett
A man who dressed like a dandy, George Pickett was a general for the Confederate army during the Civil War. He had his hair long and curled, and wore a feather in his broad-brimmed hat. He graduated at the bottom of his West Point class, but no one cared. He did good enough on the battlefield. Anyways, everyone like the man. He was easygoing, good-natured, and friendly. He didn't drink or gamble since he promised his girlfriend Sallie that we wouldn't. He also stuck to his word.
All Pickett wanted to do was to fight and show how brave he was. And he got to do that during the Civil War. During the 3rd day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Lee ordered a massive assault against the Federal center line. Under Pickett's command were J. L. Kemper, R. B. Garnett, and L. A. Armistead, who died during the charge. His death led to a confusion during the battle, eventually leading to the South losing the battle. According to witnesses, he was in great spirits and expected to carry the Union defenses. At mid-afternoon they marched into the firing guns. Pickett, being the division commander, tried to coordinate the ill-fated movement, and conducted himself in a well and brave manner. But the task was impossible, and he had his Rebel men retreat after seeing that they could not break through the line.
After the battle, Pickett's military reputation wasn't as high as before, but he was still respected. He later on fought at New Berne, Petersburg, and Five Forks. He was relieved of his command after Sayler's Creek, just days before the surrender at Appomattox. Following the war, Pickett became an insurance salesman and died in Norfolk, Virgina, on July 30, 1875.
All Pickett wanted to do was to fight and show how brave he was. And he got to do that during the Civil War. During the 3rd day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Lee ordered a massive assault against the Federal center line. Under Pickett's command were J. L. Kemper, R. B. Garnett, and L. A. Armistead, who died during the charge. His death led to a confusion during the battle, eventually leading to the South losing the battle. According to witnesses, he was in great spirits and expected to carry the Union defenses. At mid-afternoon they marched into the firing guns. Pickett, being the division commander, tried to coordinate the ill-fated movement, and conducted himself in a well and brave manner. But the task was impossible, and he had his Rebel men retreat after seeing that they could not break through the line.
After the battle, Pickett's military reputation wasn't as high as before, but he was still respected. He later on fought at New Berne, Petersburg, and Five Forks. He was relieved of his command after Sayler's Creek, just days before the surrender at Appomattox. Following the war, Pickett became an insurance salesman and died in Norfolk, Virgina, on July 30, 1875.