Union forces in the Western Theater met great success in the first two years of the war, arguably fatally crippling the Confederacy in the process. Who are the two major military figures that brought Union victory in the West during the first two years of the war?

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Ben Andrade

14 February, 20:38

Union forces in the Western Theater met great success in the first two years of the war, arguably fatally crippling the Confederacy in the process. Who are the two major military figures that brought Union victory in the West during the first two years of the war?

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The two major military figures that brought Union victory in the West during the first two years of the war were David F. Farragut and Ulysses S. Grant.

US Admiral David Farragut (1801-1870) was an important figure during the American Civil War. He is considered the first ADmiral of the US Navy and was a key officer leading the troops of the Union in important battles such as the Battle of Mobile Bay and Port Hudson.

General Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) became the leader of the Union Army after showing his great military skills in the Battles of Fort Donelson and Fort Henry. He was the military leader that led the Union to the victory of the Confederated States and later became the youngest US President at the age of 46.