In which battle did Stuart distinguish himself as a temporary commander?
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Yellow Tavern
Battle of Antietam
Answer
Stuart distinguished himself as a temporary commander at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863. He led a daring cavalry raid around the Union army and successfully disrupted their communications. The Confederate army won a major victory at Chancellorsville, and Stuart's raid is considered one of the most important cavalry actions of the war.
Riding into History: The Daring Life of J.E.B. Stuart
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