Henry Halleck
American general and military strategist
Born
January 16th, 1815
210 years ago
Died
1872
153 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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A prominent Union general during the American Civil War, Halleck served as General-in-Chief of the Union Army. Born in 1815, he graduated from West Point and initially worked as a civil engineer before dedicating efforts to military service. He played a crucial role in the early stages of the war, known for his strategic planning at battles such as Shiloh and Corinth. Following his military career, he served as the President of the California Military Academy and wrote extensively on military strategy and tactics. His contributions to military literature have been referenced in various contexts.
Served as General-in-Chief of the Union Army
Played a key role in the Battle of Shiloh
Authored detailed military strategy works
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