Who commanded the Army of the Gulf when it was formed in 1862?
Benjamin F. Butler assumed command of the newly formed Department of the Gulf and its forces on the 23rd of February 1862.
Questions about Army of the Gulf
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Nathaniel P. Banks take over leadership of the Army of the Gulf?
Nathaniel P. Banks took charge of both the Department and the Army of the Gulf on the 17th of December 1862.
What major battle marked the first significant engagement for the Army of the Gulf under Nathaniel P. Banks?
The Siege of Port Hudson became the army's first major battle after Confederate forces surrendered on the 9th of July 1863.
Why did Stephen A. Hurlbut replace Nathaniel P. Banks as commander of the Army of the Gulf?
Stephen A. Hurlbut replaced him as commander on the 23rd of September 1864 following the complete failure of the Red River Campaign.
How many corps comprised the Army of the Gulf during the expansion phase in 1863?
The force grew to include three corps consisting of the XIX Corps, the XIII Corps, and two divisions of the XVI Corps.