* Ulysses S. Grant
- Grant is often considered one of the greatest generals in American history.
- He was a master of strategy and tactics, and he was able to win many important battles for the Union during the Civil War.
- After the war, Grant served as President of the United States from 1869 to 1877.
* William Tecumseh Sherman
- Sherman was another brilliant general who served in the Union army during the Civil War.
- He was known for his aggressive tactics, and he was instrumental in winning the war for the Union.
- After the war, Sherman served as commander of the United States Army from 1869 to 1883.
Confederacy (South)
* Robert E. Lee
- Lee is considered one of the greatest generals in American history.
- He was a gifted strategist and tactician, and he was able to win many important battles for the Confederacy during the Civil War.
- After the war, Lee served as president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) from 1865 until his death in 1870.
* Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson
- Jackson was one of the most famous generals in the Confederate army during the Civil War.
- He was known for his aggressive tactics, and he was instrumental in winning many important battles for the Confederacy.
- Jackson was killed in battle at Chancellorsville in 1863.