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There were over 600 generals in the Union Army in 1862. This included the soon to be retired General in Chief Winfield Scott. Later the two leading Union generals at the beginning of 1862 were General in Chief George B. McClellan who's prime responsibility was leading the Army of the Potomac in the Eastern Theater, however as general in chief he was in charge of the entire Union army. In the Western Theater, the main general was Henry W. Halleck.

He reported to McClellan at that time.

In 1864, Major General US Grant was promoted by President Lincoln to be the General in Chief. Grant had been assisted by General Sherman in the Western Theater.

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