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John Bell Hood was a Confederate officer who began his Confederate service in Virginia. He fought under Lee as one of the best officers in battle in Lee's Army. At some point after the Battle of Gettysburg(where he was seriously wounded) he was tranferred to the west and served under Joseph Johnston. Through promotion he was in command of the Confederate Army opposing Sherman at Atlanta. As Sherman began his "March to the Sea" through Georgia,Hood took his Army north to Tennessee. His Army endured several more battles(Franklin,Nashville,etc.) and was ultimately all but completely destroyed. He personally surrendered himself at Natchez,Mississippi in May 1865.
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What side did John Bell Hood fight for?
The side that John Bell Hood fought for was the Confederacy.
Did John Bell Hood lead the Confederacy?
John Bell Hood was a Confederate major general. One of his major campaigns was the Tennessee Campaign in 1864.
Was the confedrate general whose troops tried to defend Atlanta from union attack?
John Bell Hood
When was John Bell Hood born?
John Bell Hood was born on June 1, 1831.
What is John Bell Hood's birthday?
John Bell Hood died on August 30, 1879 at the age of 48.
What was the confederate general whose troops tried to defend atlanta from union attack?
Originally Joseph E. Johnston, until he was replaced by John Hood.
What was the goal of Confederate General John Bell Hood after the fall of Atlanta in 1864?
The fall of Atlanta in September of 1864, did not seal the fate of the Confederacy. In the East, Virginia was a stalemate. Although Union General Sherman seemed secure, it was not the case. Confederate General John Bell Hood decided to march north to cut Sherman's supply lines at the Western and Atlantic Railroad. If successful, the goal was to retake Tennessee.
What was the intention of Confederate General John Bell Hood after the fall of Atlanta?
After the fall of Atlanta to the Union forces of General William T. Sherman, Confederate General John Bell Hood planned an ambitious march into Tennessee. His plan was to recapture Middle Tennessee.This area was under Union control in 1864.
How many troops did Confederate General John Bell Hood have in September of 1864?
General John Bell Hood had command of the Army of the Tennessee in late September of 1864. His army had 40,000 troops and Hood planned to use them in Tennessee to cut Union General Sherman's supply lines.
How did john bell hood contribute to the confederacy?
He led the Army of Tennessee to disaster at Nashville - the only time a Confederate army had ever been routed on the field.
How old was John Bell Hood at death?
John Bell Hood died on August 30, 1879 at the age of 48.
Who was the general of the civil war was known to be strapped to his saddle to continue to fight for the Confederacy?
john pope....pope in the saddle(New respondent)John Bell Hood, who had lost an arm and a leg in combat.
