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Joseph Eggleston Johnston (February 3, 1807 – March 21, 1891) was an American career army officer, who served in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War (1846–1848) and the Seminole Wars. After Virginia declared secession from the United States, he entered the Confederate States Army as one of its most senior general officers.
Nov 28, 2023 · Johnston's contributions to the war effort, however, remain a lightning rod of controversy. In The Civil Wars of General Joseph E. Johnston, Richard M. McMurry argues persuasively that the Confederacy's most lethal enemy was the toxic dissension within the top echelons of its high command.
Mar 21, 2017 · He was the highest-ranking regular army officer to resign and join the Confederacy. He was appointed major general of Virginia Volunteers but was reduced in rank to Brigadier General on May 14, when the Virginia troops were absorbed into the Confederate Army.
At the outbreak of the Civil War he was appointed brigadier general in the Confederate States Army (he was a major general of Virginia volunteers) and then rapidly promoted to General. He commanded the Army of the Shenandoah at Harpers Ferry and led it at the Battle of First Bull Run.
Jan 23, 2022 · The firing of Confederate General Joseph Johnston, second only to the immortal Robert E. Lee as a leader and one who successfully commanded armies throughout the war, was not militarily or politically in any way deserved. In fact, it was one of the biggest mistakes of the war.
Jan 12, 2024 · February 3, 1807–March 21, 1891. Joseph Eggleston Johnston was a Confederate military leader during the American Civil War, who received both criticism and praise for his defensive tactics during the Peninsula and Atlanta Campaigns.
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Nov 9, 2009 · Joseph E. Johnston was a Civil War general who enjoyed success at the First Battle of Bull Run before ceding command of the Confederate army to Robert E. Lee.
