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   Thomas Jonathan " Stonewall " Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was a general officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the Eastern theater of the war until his death.

   • Years of service: 1846–1852 (USA), 1861–1863 (CSA)

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Stonewall-JacksonStonewall Jackson | Biography, Battles, Death, & Facts

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   May 10, 2024 · Stonewall Jackson (born January 21, 1824, Clarksburg, Virginia [now in West Virginia], U.S.—died May 10, 1863, Guinea Station [now Guinea], Virginia) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War, one of its most skillful tacticians, who gained his sobriquet “Stonewall” by his stand at the First Battle of Bull Run (called First ...

5. www.history.com › stonewall-jacksonStonewall Jackson - Death, Accomplishments, General | HISTORY

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, one of the South's most successful generals during the American Civil War. Find out how he earned his nickname, fought in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign and was wounded by friendly fire.

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7. www.biography.com › military-figures › stonewall-jacksonStonewall Jackson - Death, Facts & Accomplishments - Biography

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   Dec 1, 2021 · 1824-1863. Who Was Stonewall Jackson? A skilled military tactician, Stonewall Jackson served as a Confederate general under Robert E. Lee in the American Civil War, leading troops at...

8. www.nytimes.com › stonewall-jackson-deadStonewall Jackson, Grand Ole Opry Star for Over 60 Years ...

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   Dec 5, 2021 · NASHVILLE — Stonewall Jackson, the honky-tonk singer who overcame an abusive, hardscrabble childhood and went on to enjoy a long, successful career in country music, including more than 60...

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   Why was Jackson called Stonewall?

   • It was at the First Battle of Bull Run in July of 1861, otherwise known as the First Battle of Manassas, that Jackson earned his famous nickname, Stonewall. When Jackson charged his army ahead to bridge a gap in the defensive line against a Union attack, General Barnard E. Bee, impressed, exclaimed, "There is Jackson standing like a stone wall."

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   Who was Stonewall Jackson?

   • Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson (1824-63) was one of the South’s most successful generals during the American Civil War (1861-65). After a difficult childhood, he graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, in time to fight in the Mexican War (1846-48). He then left the military to pursue a teaching career.

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   Was Stonewall Jackson a Confederate general?

   • Stonewall Jackson was a leading Confederate general during the U.S. Civil War, commanding forces at Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Who Was Stonewall Jackson?

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   Where can I find a book about Stonewall Jackson?

   • Searching for Stonewall Jackson: A Quest for Legacy in a Divided America, 2019. Description and arrow-searchable & scrollable preview. Reviews at Kirkus & Publishers Weekly. Grand Central Publishing. Eicher, David J. The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001. ISBN 978-0-684-84944-7.

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10. www.battlefields.org › thomas-j-stonewall-jacksonThomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson | American Battlefield Trust

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    Learn about the life and career of Confederate Lieutenant General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, who earned his nickname at the Battle of First Manassas and fought in several major campaigns. Find out how he was wounded and died in 1863.

11. www.americanhistorycentral.com › entries › thomasStonewall Jackson, Facts, Significance, Biography, General

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    Jan 12, 2024 · Learn about Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, a Confederate general who earned his nickname for his bravery and strategy. Explore his early life, military career, and death in this comprehensive article.