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What famous Confederate cavalry general from Tennessee helped start the Ku Klux Klan?
Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821-1877) was the famous Confederate cavalry officer from Tennessee who helped to start the KKK -- the Ku Klux Klan -- after the Civil War. Serving as the first 'Grand Wizard' in the shadowy organization, Forrest later saw no need to continue his affiliation with the KKK and in fact sought to put an end to its activities.
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What was some of the concerns of Union General George Thomas in Nashville in 1864?
As the Confederate army under the leadership of General John Bell Hood approached Tennessee, Union generals Thomas and Shofield had concerns. According to some historians, they believed their troops were inferior to Hood's in number and quality. Also, Thomas had lost 15,000 men discharged by service expirations. He gained 12,000 new recruits but they were raw and lacked experience. To add to their worries, the Union cavalry was seen to be inferior to the cavalry of the Rebels led by the famous General Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Who is the most famous Confederate general?
Robert E. Lee
Famous general from Tennessee that led the battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson although he was not born in Tennessee.
What famous Confederate general was born on this day in 1807?
Robert E. Lee
Who was a Confederate general?
Robert E. Lee was the most famous, but there were a good many others.
What starts with the letter Q in the Civil War?
William A. Quarles was a Confederate General. William Quantrill was a Confederate Captain. He is famous for his "Quantrill's Raiders".
What Confederate general became famous in Shenandoah Valley?
First, Stonewall Jackson. Later, Jubal Early.
Which confederate general in the Battle of Antietam earned a famous nickname?
George B., his nickname was "Little Napoleon".
What is a word or some words that begin with a Q that relate to the civil war?
William Quantrill was a Confederate Captain. He is famous for his "Quantrill's Raiders". William A. Quarles was a Confederate General.
What confederate general became famous for his lightning attacks on superior union forces in the shenanandoah valley?
Stonewall Jackson
How did general U.S. Grant become famous during the winter of 1861-1862?
By commanding two of the first successful attacks against the Confederate forces, which cost the Confederacy Kentucky and most of Tennessee, the loss of 15,000 prisoners, loss of horses, artillery, and the manufacturing base of Nashville.
The most famous general for the confederacy during the civil war?
The most famous Confederate General was Robert E. Lee. Not everyone thought he was the best. Both Grant and Sherman rated Joe Johnston higher.
