How many deserters did Pickett order to be hanged in February 1864?
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Answer
General George Pickett ordered the execution of 22 deserters in February 1864, as a deterrent to others who might consider deserting. The executions were carried out in public, and Pickett made a point of attending them in person. This action was controversial at the time, but Pickett believed that it was necessary to maintain discipline in the army.
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