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Mar 16, 2024 · John Bell Hood was a pugnacious Confederate general who was known for his battlefield bravery during the American Civil War. [ Wikimedia Commons] Early Life. John Bell Hood was born on June 1 or June 29, 1831, at Owingsville, Kentucky. Hood’s parents were Dr. John W. Hood and Theodosia French Hood.
Mar 13, 2024 · John B. Hood (born June 1, 1831, Owingsville, Ky., U.S.—died Aug. 30, 1879, New Orleans) was a Confederate officer known as a fighting general during the American Civil War, whose vigorous defense of Atlanta failed to stem the advance of Gen. William T. Sherman’s superior Federal forces through Georgia in late 1864.
Jun 17, 2015 · John Bell Hood holds the distinction of being one of the most rapidly promoted leaders in the Confederate military forces during the Civil War. Born in Owingsville, Kentucky in 1831, he pursued a military career early on, graduating from West Point at the age of 22.
Died August 30, 1879. New Orleans, Louisiana. Confederate general. Led failed Southern effort to keep Union forces. from capturing Atlanta in 1864. J ohn Bell Hood was a Confederate general of unquestioned bravery and dedication. As a division commander he displayed great courage at many of the Civil War 's most violent battles.
Leader of the Texas Brigade. Leader of the fabled Texas Brigade, John Bell Hood was highly regarded among the ranks of Confederate generals. Despite sustaining wounds at Gettysburg and losing...
Feb 15, 2024 · Hood, John Bell (1831–1879). John Bell Hood, United States and Confederate States Army officer, was born at Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, on June 1, 1831, the son of John W. and Theodocia (French) Hood. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point on July 1, 1849, and graduated forty-fourth in the class of 1853 ...
May 14, 2018 · Hood, John Bell (1831–79) Confederate general in the American Civil War. He fought in the Second Battle of Bull Run and distinguished himself at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Chickamauga. He became commander in Georgia (1864), but was unable to stem William Sherman's march. After a series of defeats, he resigned (1865).
