*Includes pictures of each general, and important people, places, and events in their lives.*Includes an original introduction for each general.*Includes a bibliography for each general.Despite the fact that the Civil War began over 150 years ago, it remains one of the most widely debated topics in America today, with Americans arguing over its causes, reenacting its famous battles, and arguing over which general was better than others. Americans continue to be fascinated by the Civil War icons who made the difference between victory and defeat in the war’s great battles.In particular, the Confederates have been the most popular topics of Civil War history, Foremost among the South’s generals were the icons of the Army of Northern Virginia, led by Robert E. Lee and his most trusted subordinates, James Longstreet, Stonewall Jackson, and JEB Stuart.While that army is the most celebrated, several other Confederate generals left their mark, including Joseph E. Johnston, who Lee replaced in command of his famous army. P.G.T. Beauregard was the Confederate hero at Fort Sumter and led the army at Shiloh after the death of its commander, Albert Sidney Johnston.The Confederacy also had its share of controversial generals, notably Patrick Cleburne and Nathan Bedford Forrest. Cleburne was incredibly effective but controversial after suggesting the South should arm its slaves, while Forrest was controversial for the alleged massacre of black Union soldiers at Fort Pillow.

The Top 10 Greatest Confederate Generals: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, James Longstreet, JEB Stuart, A.P. Hill, Nathan Bedford Forrest, Joseph E. … P.G.T. Beauregard and Patrick Cleburne

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