Stonewall Jackson
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Stonewall Jackson was a top military general for the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, known for his tactical skills in battle. He matters historically because he was one of the most significant Confederate military leaders of the war, which shaped the course of American history.
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- 1824
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- 1863
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- Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience
- Stonewall Jackson's book of maxims
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Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general and military officer who served during the American Civil War. He played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death. Military historians regard him as one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history.
Born in what was then part of Virginia (now in West Virginia), Jackson received an appointment to the United States Military Academy, graduating in the class of 1846. He served in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War, distinguishing himself at the Battle of Chapultepec. From 1851 to 1861, he taught at the Virginia Military Institute.
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