Question

Who was the only military leader charged with, convicted, and sentenced to death for war crimes during the Civil War?

Answer 1

The only leader charged and sentenced to death was Henry Wirz.

Answer 2

Henry Wirz was the only military leader charged with, convicted, and sentenced to death for war crimes during the Civil War.

He was believed to be the only person executed by the Federal government in connection with the Civil War.

He was a Confederate officer, tried and executed in the aftermath of the American Civil War for conspiracy and murder in connection with his command of the Sumter camp.