Union General Ulysses S. Grant earned his nick name by being a stubborn negotiator. His nick name was Unconditional Surrender.
Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson
General "Black Jack" Pershing, a graduate of West Point, where he earned the nickname. After WWI, he rose to rank of "General of the Armies of the United States - a rank created specially for him.
Collin Powell
Eighteenth U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant [April 27, 1822-July 23, 1885] was born Hiram Ulysses Grant. But he was sensitive about the initials: H.U.G. Once away from home, he tried to change his name to Hiram Ulysses. West Point wouldn't allow it. But West Point did allow him to drop the Hiram, and add an S. as a middle initial after Ulysses. The resulting initials brought on two famous nicknames. Throughout his life, the future General and President was described as someone who went straight to the heart of a matter, and was most determined once he set his mind to something. For example, he graduated at the bottom of his class at West Point. But while he was there he tamed York, a horse so wild that the staff would have put him down but for the future Union General and President. The determined cadet simply gave the lifesaving challenge to the Academy: there's no horse that I can't ride. In fact, the young cadet went on to set a high jump record, on York, that remained unbeaten for 25 years. And while he was there, his nickname was Sam, and Uncle Sam. During the War between the States, General Grant was given yet another nickname, based on his initials. For he became ka U.S. and Unconditional Surrender Grant. For he demanded with each Union victory a complete and unconditional surrender.
The title "Soldier's Friend" often refers to General William Tecumseh Sherman, a prominent Union general during the American Civil War. He earned this nickname due to his commitment to the welfare of his troops, advocating for their needs and well-being during and after the war. Sherman's leadership and his famous "March to the Sea" also highlighted his strategic focus on minimizing casualties and ensuring the effectiveness of his soldiers in combat.
Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson
George B., his nickname was "Little Napoleon".
General Thomas J. Jackson..He earned the nickname "Stonewall," when his brigade held back a Federal charge.
Unconditional Surrender
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.
James Longstreet had the nickname of Old Warhorse. He earned this nickname at the Battle of Antietam. He was called General Lee's Old Warhorse.
The mule's reputation for being stubborn is well-earned. I'm having a bit of trouble with untying this stubborn knot.
General Jackson earned the nickname "Old Hickory" during the War of 1812, particularly for his leadership in the Battle of New Orleans. The name reflected his tough and resilient personality, likening him to hickory wood, known for its strength. His soldiers used the nickname affectionately, recognizing his steadfastness and determination in battle.
U.S. Grant and he earned by leading the Union general in the American Civil War. thats not true he got the title because in a fight a never surrendered, not just because he was a general for the Union army
he earned his nickname at Bull Run
does not have a nickname, but it was firstly named San Fernando Ray de Espana. :)
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!"