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John Bell Hood had no civilian jobs before the Civil War. He departed his home in Mt Sterling KY for West Point when he was 18 years old. After graduating from West Point he was first assigned to duty in northern California, escorting government surveying parties. After a few years he was assigned to the newly formed elite Second Cavalry Regiment on the Texas frontier where he fought Indians. His commanders were Col. Albert Sydney Johnston, Lt Col. Robert E. Lee and Major George Thomas. Hood served with later Civil War notables Earl Van Dorn and William Hardee. He resigned from the US Army at the outbreak of the Civil War and enlisted in the Confederate army and a lieutenant in Montgomery AL in 1861.
John Bell Hood gained fame for his participation in several key battles during the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Gettysburg, where he led the Confederate assault on Little Round Top, and the Battle of Chickamauga, where he played a significant role in the Confederate victory. He also commanded troops during the Atlanta Campaign, notably at the Battle of Atlanta and the subsequent Battle of Franklin, where his aggressive tactics and heavy losses became infamous. Hood's leadership and the controversies surrounding his strategies contributed to his lasting reputation in military history.
Albert Sidney Johnston was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his leadership in the Western Theater and for commanding troops at battles such as Shiloh and the Siege of Corinth. He was considered one of the Confederacy's most skilled commanders but was killed at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. John Bell Hood was also a Confederate general, recognized for his aggressive tactics and leadership of the Texas Brigade and later the Army of Tennessee. Hood faced significant challenges during the war, particularly during the Atlanta Campaign and the Battle of Franklin, where he suffered heavy losses.
Yes 11 children were Lydia, who died the same day as the General, and sons John Bell Jr, Duncan and Oswald. The other children, all daughters, were Anna Getrude, twins Marion and Lillian, twins Ida and Odile, and twins Annabel and Ethel.
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He was a Confederate Army General.
John Bell Hood was born on June 1, 1831.
The side that John Bell Hood fought for was the Confederacy.
John Bell Hood died on August 30, 1879 at the age of 48.
John Bell Hood died on August 30, 1879 at the age of 48.
John Bell Hood was a Confederate major general. One of his major campaigns was the Tennessee Campaign in 1864.
John Bell Hood was born on June 1, 1831 and died on August 30, 1879. John Bell Hood would have been 48 years old at the time of death or 184 years old today.
John Bell Hood was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He led the Army of Tennessee in 1864. In the Battle of Nashville during December 1864, General Hood and the Army of Tennessee were defeated by Union forces led by Major General George H. Thomas.
John Bell Hood lived in several places in Texas after the Civil War, most notably in the city of Austin. He settled there in the 1870s and became involved in various business ventures. Hood also spent time in the surrounding areas, including the community of Hood's Retreat, which was named after him. His time in Texas was marked by efforts to rebuild his life after the war.
john pope....pope in the saddle(New respondent)John Bell Hood, who had lost an arm and a leg in combat.