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Major General Lew Wallace:
A Mexican War veteran and former State Senator from Indiana, Lew Wallace quickly assumed a prominent place in the Union war effort.
He ran afoul of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at the Battle of Shiloh. Grant alleged that Wallace failed to follow orders and removed him from command. After two years leading garrisons, combat would again find Wallace. In July, 1864, as commander of the "Middle Department," he responded to John Garrett's call to stop Early's advance.
100-Days Men:
Most Union volunteers enlisted for three years, but, some joined for shorter terms. Authorities used the latter to garrison forts of guard railroads, bridges, and key cities. These 100-Days men were slightly trained and often scorned by veterans. Few expected to engage in battle. At Monocacy, General Wallace relied on these men to help stop the Confederate advance on Washington. |