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John Bell Hood (June 1 or June 29, 1831 – August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Hood's impetuosity led to high losses among his troops as he moved up in rank. Bruce Catton wrote that "the decision to replace Johnston with Hood was probably the single largest mistake that either government made ...
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John Bell Hood (1 de junio 1 o 29 de junio de 1831 - 30 de agosto de 1879) fue un general confederado (sureño) durante la Guerra Civil Estadounidense. Aunque valiente, la impetuosidad de Hood provocó grandes pérdidas entre sus tropas a medida que ascendía de rango.
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Born in Owingsville, Kentucky in 1831 and a West Point Graduate at the age of 22, John Bell Hood was one of the most rapidly promoted leaders in the Confederate history of the Civil War. After serving in California and Texas for the United States Military, he resigned his commission in April of 1861 to join the Confederacy as a cavalry captain. Fro...
He was promoted to major general in 1862 serving with distinction at Sharpsburg and at Fredericksburg. Hood was a significant player at the Battle of Gettysburg, being ordered by Longstreet to attack the Unions left flank against his own wishes. His command was bloodily blunted by union forces in Devils Den, and finally undone at Little Round Top. ...
Hood marched his army into Tennessee where his forces were crippled trying to break through Union breastworks at the Battle of Franklin. His army suffered again at the Battle of Nashville from Union forces lead by General Thomas. Hood was relieved of his rank (at his own request) in January of 1865 and returned to his post as lieutenant general. He...
9 de nov. de 2009 · John Bell Hood was a U.S. military officer who served as a Confederate general during the Civil War (1861-65). A graduate of West Point, Hood joined the Confederacy in 1861 and gained a...
13 de mar. de 2024 · John B. Hood was a Confederate officer known as a fighting general during the American Civil War, whose vigorous defense of Atlanta failed to stem the advance of Gen. William T. Sherman’s superior Federal forces through Georgia in late 1864. A graduate of West Point who served in the U.S. Cavalry
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16 de mar. de 2024 · John Bell Hood was a pugnacious Confederate general who was known for his battlefield bravery during the American Civil War. [ Wikimedia Commons] Early Life. John Bell Hood was born on June 1 or June 29, 1831, at Owingsville, Kentucky. Hood’s parents were Dr. John W. Hood and Theodosia French Hood.
17 de jun. de 2015 · John Bell Hood holds the distinction of being one of the most rapidly promoted leaders in the Confederate military forces during the Civil War. Born in Owingsville, Kentucky in 1831, he pursued a military career early on, graduating from West Point at the age of 22.
