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Confederate general Thomas Jonathan Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall" due to his staunch defense of Henry Hill while maintaining a calm demeanor at the first Battle of Bull Run.

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Which confederate general given the nickname stonewall?

General Thomas Jonathon Jackson.


What was general Thomas Jackson's nickname?

General Thomas Jackson had many nicknames but perhaps the most famous nickname was Stonewall Jackson. Another nickname of his was Old Blue Light.


What Confederate general in the US Civil War had a nickname of Hickory?

Although people usually refer to Confederate general "Stonewall" Jackson by the nickname just given, his men more often called him Hickory or Old Hickory.


Whose nickname was stonewall?

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 - May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War,Stonewall was Stonewall Jackson nickname.


Who gave genaral thomas Jackson his nickname?

Confederate General Barnard Elliot Bee did at the battle of Manassas. (Bull Run)


How did stonwall Jackson earn his militay nickname?

He earned his famous nickname at the first battle of Bull Run when Confederate general Barnard Bee's said: "Look, men, there is Jackson standing like a stone wall!"


Was Stonewall Jackson a general in the Confederate Army?

Stonewall Jackson was a Confederate General.


Why was Andrew Jackson nicknamed Stonewall?

He wasn't. The nickname Stonewall was given to Thomas J. Jackson, a Confederate general of the Civil War. When other Confederate units were retreating or being overrun by a Union assault, jackson's unit held firm, and they were compared to a stone wall.


What was the nickname of General Thomas J Jackson?

Lieutenant General Thomas Jonathon Jackson's nickname was Stonewall.


Who is the great confederate general?

General Stonewall Jackson


At what battle did Thomas Jackson earn his nickname of stonewall?

Thomas Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall" during the First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Manassas, on July 21, 1861. During the battle, he and his brigade stood firm against Union attacks, prompting Confederate General Barnard Bee to remark that Jackson was standing like a "stone wall." This steadfastness in the face of adversity helped solidify his reputation as a key Confederate leader.


Why did Stonewall Jackson get his nick name?

Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson became Lee's right-hand man in the war. At Bull Run, a Confederate General rallied his troops by pointing at Jackson and saying: "There stands Jackson like a stone wall. Rally behind the Virginians!"Thomas J. Jackson received the nickname "Stonewall" in the First battle of Manassas. 1861.