The American Civil War was fought between the Union and the Confederate States of America. During this conflict, several prominent Confederate generals led the Confederate forces. These included Richard Ewell, Jubal EARLY, Braxton BRAGG, Robert E. LEE, James Longstreet, Jeb Stuart, and Pierre Beauregard. Each of these generals played a significant role in the war and their names are now remembered as some of the most famous Confederate generals.