Fourth Corps, Army of Northern Virginia | |
---|---|
![]() Confederate battle flag | |
Active | October 19, 1864– April 8, 1865[1] |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Army Corps |
Role | infantry tactics, trench warfare |
Size | 2-3 divisions, 9-13 brigades |
Part of | Army of Northern Virginia |
Nickname(s) | Anderson's Corps |
Engagements | American Civil War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Richard Anderson |
The Fourth Corps was a military unit formed in October 1864 within the Army of Northern Virginia of the Confederate Army.[2] It fought for the Confederate States of America during the late stages of the American Civil War. The corps was commanded by Richard H. Anderson during its short life and was combined with the Second Corps shortly before Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865.