Confederate General A. P. Hill had seen battle action in all of the major battles in the Eastern Theater. He was a gallant and successful commander. His last victory came in a small battle that was part of the Battle of Cold Harbor in 1864. He had been wounded several times and in 1865, against his better judgment, Robert E. Lee allowed Hill to resume his command in the defense of Petersburg. Hill was killed during a routine scouting mission less than a week before Lee surrendered at Appomattox.
no one. Lee couldn't find anyone to replace him
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.
Stonewall Jackson was a significant Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his tactical prowess and decisive victories in battles such as Bull Run and Chancellorsville. His innovative strategies and ability to inspire his troops earned him a legendary status within the Confederate Army. Jackson's death in 1863 from friendly fire was a severe blow to the South, impacting the Confederate military's morale and effectiveness. His legacy continues to evoke discussions about military leadership and the complexities of the Civil War era.
Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was killed at Shiloh, shot in the leg and bled to death before any of his staff knew he was badly hurt.
To be exact, the first living creature to be killed during the civil war was a horse, but there is no way to be sure what person died first because there were multiple gun shots every second! hope i helped.
Confederate. He was one of the Generals who took over part of Stonewall Jackson's division after his death. He claimed that he never wanted to be a General but was pushed into it.
It was a tragic aftermath of the Civil War which was all but over at the time of his assassination.
Union death toll was 360,222; Confederate death toll: 258,000. A total of 613,222 deaths from The Civil War.
no one. Lee couldn't find anyone to replace him
It signalled the end of Confederate hopes of controlling Western Tennessee and the Mississippi. It also saw the death of the Confederate General Sidney Johnston, some say the best General in the South.
Death of the highly-respected Confederate General Sidney Johnston, and the beginning of the end of Confederate hopes of dominating Western Tennessee and the Mississippi.
Death marches were so tragic because lots of people died.
The head of Confederate forces at the Battle of Shiloh was General Albert Sidney Johnston. He commanded the Confederate Army of the Mississippi during the battle, which took place on April 6-7, 1862. Johnston was a key figure in the early stages of the Civil War but was mortally wounded during the conflict, leading to the eventual retreat of Confederate forces. His death marked a significant turning point in the battle.
Since the battle of Tuckers Valley and Gregory bridge there were 13,450 Missouri soldier deaths and 1 General death. Confederate deaths: 6,450 Union deaths: 7,000
Death of the Confederate commander Sidney Johnston, regarded as the best General in the South. He was replaced by Braxton Bragg, who kept missing big opportunities, and the war in the West all went in favour of the Union after this.
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.
It marked the end of Confederate dominance in Western Tennessee. On the personal side, it witnessed the death in action of the Confederate General Sidney Johnston - rated as the best General in the South - and the rise to prominence of the Union General U.S. Grant, who would presently liberate the Mississippi.