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Union generals

Union generals were high-ranking military leaders appointed by the U.S. government during the Civil War to lead Union forces against the Confederacy. They were responsible for planning and executing military strategies, commanding soldiers in battles, and managing troop movements. Notable Union generals include Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman, who played key roles in winning the war for the North. These leaders often had extensive military training and experience, and their leadership was crucial to the Union's victory and the eventual preservation of the United States.