Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson had always been interested and involved in the military. In 1861, when the war had just begun, Jackson started off as the colonel of the Virginia militia and Harper's Ferry. Jackson then quickly earned the title of Brigadier General. Under his new title, Jackson led his troops through the First Battle of Bull Run, and obtaining the nickname of " Stonewall Jackson." As if Jackson hadn't accomplished enough, he assumed the title of Major General in November, 1861. He was sent to Shenandoah Valley to defend the South from Confederate troops headed towards Richmond.
In 1862, Stonewall Jackson led his army through many battles such as Front Royal, Cross Keys, and the Port Republic. These events eventually led to the seven day battle in Richmond, Virginia. One of Jackson's major battles was the Battle of the Second Bull Run and Antietam. As a result of the supreme victories, the Army of Northern Virginia was recognized with Jackson as Lieutenant General.
A few more victories in 1862 defined Stonewall Jackson as one of the supreme army commanders. In December, Jackson gained a victory at Fredericksburg. The march at Chancellorsville in March also leaned in the Union's favor. The same night of the march at Chencellorsville, Jackson was wounded by a friendly fire while making a reconnaissance with a member of his staff. Eight days later, May 10th, General Stonewall Jackson died of pneumonia with his wife and only surviving daughter by his side. In conclusion, General Thomas Jackson, better known as "Stonewall", showed the Union that they now had the upper hand in the war.
In 1862, Stonewall Jackson led his army through many battles such as Front Royal, Cross Keys, and the Port Republic. These events eventually led to the seven day battle in Richmond, Virginia. One of Jackson's major battles was the Battle of the Second Bull Run and Antietam. As a result of the supreme victories, the Army of Northern Virginia was recognized with Jackson as Lieutenant General.
A few more victories in 1862 defined Stonewall Jackson as one of the supreme army commanders. In December, Jackson gained a victory at Fredericksburg. The march at Chancellorsville in March also leaned in the Union's favor. The same night of the march at Chencellorsville, Jackson was wounded by a friendly fire while making a reconnaissance with a member of his staff. Eight days later, May 10th, General Stonewall Jackson died of pneumonia with his wife and only surviving daughter by his side. In conclusion, General Thomas Jackson, better known as "Stonewall", showed the Union that they now had the upper hand in the war.