Across
- 1. He is best known as a political major general of the Union Army during the American Civil War, and for his leadership role in the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
- 4. He was awarded the medal of honor and he was known throughout the country by his new nickname “the Boy Colonel”
- 6. He is known for his association with Ulysses S. Grant and for his fast assent to major general
- 8. Led the Union Army and later became the President of the United States
- 9. Best known for surrendering Fort Sumter, the first engagement of the Civil War
- 10. Led the Army of the Potomac and also ran for President against Abraham Lincoln
- 13. He is known for committing the Army of the Potomac to Gettysburg
- 14. Major General for the Union and is best remembered for his stunning defeat by Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville
Down
- 1. One of the first "political" major generals appointed by President Lincoln and replaced Benjamin Butler at New Orleans
- 2. His stout defense at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863 saved the Union Army from being completely routed, earning him his most famous nickname, "the Rock of Chickamauga"
- 3. Best known for taking Atlanta followed by his brutal but effective "march to the sea"
- 5. His regiment missed Chancellorsville because of a smallpox outbreak in the ranks
- 7. He was a US Army officer for his entire career and eventually a nominee for the office of President of the US in 1880
- 11. U.S. Army officer who served in the Civil and Indian wars, meeting his famous demise at the Battle of Little Bighorn
- 12. He was successful in defeating General Lee, but was criticized for not pursuing the Confederate Army when in his grasp