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Joseph E. Johnston was a General in the Confederate States Army .

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Who was Joseph E Johnston parents?

Joseph E. Johnston's father was Peter Johnston. His mother's name was Mary Valentine Wood, who became Mary Valentine Johnston after marrying Peter. Peter was a County Judge, while Mary worked hard tending to nine children. Joseph E. Johnston was named after his father's leader in the American Revolution: Major Joseph Eggleston. Hope this helps!


Where did Union's General Grant and the Confederate's General Johnston engaged in a terrible battle at in April of 1862?

Shiloh, Tennessee. Johnston was killed - Sidney Johnston, that is, no relation to Joseph E. Johnston.


What message did Confederate General Joseph Johnston send to the commander of Vicksburg?

When it became finalized that Confederate Joseph Johnston would try to save Vicksburg, he sent a message to General Pemberton informing him of his plans. Johnston planned on attacking the Union troops surrounding Vicksburg on July 7, 1863. Johnston sent the message on July 3, 1863. Pemberton received it after Vicksburg had surrendered.


Why was Confederate General Joseph Johnston not relieved of duty by Jefferson Davis?

When Confederate General Joseph Johnston refused to obey the orders of the Confederate Secretary of War, James Seddon, President Davis had every reason to relieve Johnston of duty. Despite the past disagreements with Johnston, and what would turn out to be future disagreements, President Davis did not fire Johnston. Instead, recognizing his good points, Davis tried to help him. He did so by exploring with him the possibility of a campaign into Kentucky.


Why did Robert E Lee take over command for Joseph E Johnston during the Peninsula campaign?

Because Johnston was badly wounded and out of the fight for many months.