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James Ewell Brown " Jeb " Stuart (February 6, 1833 – May 12, 1864) was a Confederate States Army general during the American Civil War. He was known to his friends as "Jeb,” from the initials of his given names. Stuart was a cavalry commander known for his mastery of reconnaissance and the use of cavalry in support of offensive operations.
- 1854–1861 (USA), 1861–1864 (CSA)
Nov 9, 2009 · J.E.B. Stuart was a Confederate cavalry commander who led his corps on two successful circumnavigations of the Union Army of the Potomac in 1862. He was known for his flamboyant style, bold tactics and skill at reconnaissance. He died at the Battle of Yellow Tavern in 1864, and was blamed for the defeat at Gettysburg.
2 days ago · Jeb Stuart (born Feb. 6, 1833, Patrick county, Va., U.S.—died May 12, 1864, Yellow Tavern, near Richmond, Va.) was a Confederate cavalry officer whose reports of enemy troop movements were of particular value to the Southern command during the American Civil War (1861–65).
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Feb 6, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of J. E. B. Stuart, a Confederate cavalry general and friend of Robert E. Lee. Find out his achievements, controversies, and death in the Civil War.
Dec 22, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of J. E. B. Stuart, the commander of the cavalry corps of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. From his early years as a Regular Army veteran to his famous rides around Union armies, from his role in the capture of John Brown to his death at Yellow Tavern, discover how he became a Confederate hero and a symbol of Virginia's Cavalier culture.
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Jun 12, 2006 · A historical account of the cavalry leader's role in the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, where he faced the Union cavalry commander, Philip Sheridan, and the Confederate infantry commander, Robert E. Lee. Learn how he used his 9,000 horsemen to frustrate Sheridan's advance, cut off Union cavalry, and prevent Grant's escape from the Wilderness.
Mar 16, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Jeb Stuart, one of the greatest cavalry commanders in American history. Find out how he served in the U.S. Army, the Confederate Army, and his role in the Civil War.
