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How many promotions did Confederate General Braxton Bragg receive in the Mexican War?
In the Mexican American War, Captain Braxton Bragg won three brevet promotions. He was an outstanding officer in that war. He graduated from West Point in 1847.
How did Confederate General Braxton Bragg distinguish himself in the Mexican American War?
After graduating from the USMA at West point, Braxton Bragg was assigned to an artillery unit. He was in active service when the Mexican American War broke out. Bragg fought in all the major battles of that war was noticed by Jefferson Davis. Bragg distinguished himself during the 1847 Battle of Buena Vista. During a desperate part of the battle, soldiers under the command of Davis were in danger of being overwhelmed by Mexican forces. Bragg wheeled his artillery battery into position and fired upon the advancing Mexican troops, saving Davis and his men.
A number of Civil War Generals cut their teeth during the Mexican-American War such as who?
Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Braxton Bragg, Stonewall Jackson,
Who is Braxton Bragg brother?
General in the confederate army during the Civil War
Was General Braxton Bragg or General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican-American War?
Braxton Bragg and Zachary Taylor served in the Mexican American War. Taylor was a general officer and Bragg was advanced in rank by Brevet to Captain, Major and Lieutenant Colonel during the two years of the Mexican American War. He became a Major General in the Louisiana Militia on 20 February 1861 and was made a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army on 7 March 1861 and on 6 April 1862 he became one of the seven Generals of the Confederacy.
Who is the north georgian vetern of the Mexican war and who won a great victory at the battle of chickamauga?
Sounds lke Braxton Bragg
What is Braxton Bragg best known for?
Braxton Bragg was a Civill War General, Fort Bragg is named for him
What did Braxton Bragg do in the Civil War?
he faught
Did Confederate Major General Braxton Bragg die during the US Civil War?
Confederate Major General Braxton Bragg did not die during the US Civil War. He survived the war. Bragg died on 27 September 1876 which was well after the end of the American Civil War which ended 9 April 1865. Bragg was only 59 when he died. Bragg was walking down a street with a friend in Galveston, Texas, when he suddenly fell over dead. A local legend holds that there is a mysterious light near the place of his death, which is called Bragg's light.
How many armies was Braxton Bragg in?
Braxton Bragg was in....... 14 wars!Second seminole war Mexican- American warseige of fort brownbattle of monterreybattle of buena vistaAmerican civil warbattle of Shilohbattle of perryvillebattle of stones riverbattle of chickamauga3rd battle of Chattanooga2nd battle of fort fisherbattle of bentaville
How tall was Braxton Bragg?
Braxton Bragg, the Confederate general during the American Civil War, was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. This height was considered average for men of his era. Bragg's stature did not hinder his military career, as he rose to prominence despite his relatively modest height.
Who was the confederate in the Chickamauga war?
The general was Braxton Bragg and the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
