Halleck,Henry Wager

Halleck,Henry Wager
Hal·leck (hălʹĭk, -ək), Henry Wager. 1815-1872.
American Union general who served as general in chief (1862-1864) but was replaced by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.

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