Stonewall Jackson

simple, we cover the basics of the battle and follow up with relevant facts on how proper use of terrain analysis and troop capabilities affects the outcome of the battle. During September 9th of 1862 Confederate forces led by Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson commanded three divisions with the goal of seizing Harpers Ferry. At the time Harpers Ferry was a Union occupied town bordering Maryland and Virginia. For the Union front this was a main arsenal holding area that provided support to other forces

Thomas J. Jackson once stated, "The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth." Like other valiant soldiers fighting in the American Civil War, Jackson was one of many great individuals who believed in America's bloodiest war in hopes of creating a better future for all. He believed that, true courage does not come with status or titles, but rather, it is from an individual's ability to persevere in the face of death. Thomas J. Jackson, commonly

The Revolutionary War gave birth to America, but the American Civil War would define America’s future with the blood of its own citizens. The Civil War proved to be bloody and confusing war for both the Union and Confederacy. Even in the confusion they both understood the importance of the Shenandoah Valley and what it meant to their war effort and aspirations of victory. Whoever controlled the Shenandoah Valley controlled a major logistical artery and also the entire Virginia Region. The valley

When we compare the military leaders of both North and South during the Civil War, it is not hard to see what the differences are. One of the first things that stand out is the numerous number of Northern generals that led the “Army of the Potomac.” Whereas the Confederate generals, at least in the “Army of Northern Virginia” were much more stable in their position. Personalities, ambitions and emotions also played a big part in effective they were in the field, as well as their interactions with

Bull Run. At the beginning of the five hour battle the Union soldiers had the Confederates on the retreat, except for one brigade commanded by General Jackson. Due to Jackson's ability to hold his ground and his stubbornness, the men saw him and his militia to resemble a stone wall; hence he earned the nickname "Stonewall" Jackson. Thanks to Jackson the Confederates were able to hold out until General Johnston showed up with 9000 reinforcements to help out General Beauregard. The arrival changed the

General James Longstreet often is blamed for the disastrous defeat of the Confederate States of America army at the Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863, but he is not at fault, the beloved confederate General Robert Lee contributed most to the downfall. Longstreet was merely following the orders his higher up had given him. Out of pure respect he reluctantly sent his men into a death trap that resulted in the essential Union victory. James Longstreet was born in South Carolina on January 8, 1821

Jacob Ruiz 213186 Coach Shock U.S. History August 3, 2016 Emotions of the Angelic Killers The novel Killer Angels by Micheal Shaara is a novel about the Civil War, more specifically about the 1863 battle in Gettysburg. The novel goes into a lot of detail about war and describes the range of emotions of many of the characters who fought in the war and how war affected them. The war was between the Confederate (South) and the Union (North) armies. The emotions, reactions and sentiment of the

Mission Command of General Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg was fought for three days from July 1 to 3. The Army of the Potomac, led by General George Meade, repelled the attack of the Confederate’s Army, led by General Robert E. Lee. The purpose of this paper is to examine General Lee’s effectiveness by analyzing his utilization of the mission command, and its principles. Lee’s Plan to End the War The war had been continuing for more than two years at this point. Even though

Jackson was the son of an Irish immigrant who lived in the frontier regions of South Carolina and Tennessee. He grew up with only a mother because his dad died due to multiple injuries lifting heavy logs (history.com). As a young boy, Jackson didn’t get the best education around, but he got the best he could get living on a frontier. However, no one would pin him as a scholar. He did not like to read and never mastered spelling (Viola, 24). In spite of all this, “he learned a great deal about the

took defensive positions on Stony Ridge, and then on August 28, Jackson attacked a Union column just east of