George Pickett

George Pickett was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, best known for leading the controversial assault known as Pickett’s Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. This attack aimed to break Union lines but resulted in heavy Confederate casualties and is often seen as a turning point that favored the Union. Pickett was respected for his bravery and leadership, but his name is primarily linked to this failed and costly attack. After the war, he became a businessman and maintained a lower profile, remaining a symbol of Southern defiance and military commitment.