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pickett

/ˈpɪk.ɪt/

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noun

/ˈpɪk.ɪt/C1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к американскому генералу Конфедерации Джорджу Пикетту, исторически известному тем, что возглавил неудачную пехотную атаку, известную как «Атака Пикетта» во время битвы при Геттисберге.

A proper noun referring to an American Confederate general, George Pickett, who is historically known for leading a failed infantry assault known as Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formalamerican

    George Edward Pickett, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, most famous for leading the unsuccessful 'Pickett's Charge' at the Battle of Gettysburg.

    ruКонфедеративный генерал

    • General Pickett led his division in a famous assault on the Union lines.
    • Historians often debate the decisions made by Pickett at Gettysburg.
    • Pickett's Charge is considered a turning point in the Civil War.