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Thomas Jonathan Jackson (or "Stonewall" Jackson, as some people called him) was a general the Confederacy. "Stonewall" Jackson earned his name in the first battle of Manassas. His men said, "Look! There's Jackson standing like a stonewall!" Thomas Jackson was a Confederate General in the Civil War. He paired up with Robert E Lee, the other Confederate General. Jackson and Lee saved the army in Gaines Mill, and also blocked an extreme attack in the Second Manassas. Later on in the war, one of General Jackson's men shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville, which caused him to his arm amputated. Eight days later, he died of pneumonia.
The Confederates were led by Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
The First Battle of Manassas as it was known in the South, or First Battle of Bull Run in the North.
Thomas Jackson was a General in the Confederate Army , and probably second only to Robert E. Lee in skill as a military tactician. He was given the nickname Stonewall at the first battle of Manassas. He died after being mistakenly shot by one of his own sentries.
Jackson's II Corps deployed about 22,000 men ( divisions Winder, Ewell and A.P.Hill)
Stonewall Jackson.
The year was 1861 when "Stonewall" was first applied to Jackson. It was at the Battle of First Manassas.
Stonewall Jackson
Thomas Jonathan Jackson (or "Stonewall" Jackson, as some people called him) was a general the Confederacy. "Stonewall" Jackson earned his name in the first battle of Manassas. His men said, "Look! There's Jackson standing like a stonewall!" Thomas Jackson was a Confederate General in the Civil War. He paired up with Robert E Lee, the other Confederate General. Jackson and Lee saved the army in Gaines Mill, and also blocked an extreme attack in the Second Manassas. Later on in the war, one of General Jackson's men shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville, which caused him to his arm amputated. Eight days later, he died of pneumonia.
The Confederates were led by Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
Yes he was. He was most famous for the Battle of manassas and lead his troops from there
Stonewall Jackson is a part of the curriculum in Virginia 5th grade classrooms. He is studied in conjunction with Manassas and other battles taking place on Virginia soil.
Legend says General Bernard Bee, at First Manassas.
At the Battle of First Manassas he commanded a brigade, which after the battle was called the "Stonewall Brigade" for the duration of the war.
At the Battle of First Manassas, General Bernard Bee, in order to rally his men, proclaimed, "Look! There's Jackson standing like a stonewall! Rally behind the Virginians!". Bee was later killed but the name stuck with Jackson to this day.
The First Battle of Manassas as it was known in the South, or First Battle of Bull Run in the North.
A lot more than usual. Stonewall Jackson captured the Union supply-base at Manassas.