Confederate Generals: A List of the Civil War's Southern Military Leaders

Introduction

• Overview of Confederate generals during the American Civil War.
• Key figures include Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Nathan Bedford Forrest.
• Importance of these generals in determining the outcomes of Civil War battles.

Prominent Confederate Generals

Robert E. Lee

• Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia.
• Known as the most accomplished Confederate general.

Stonewall Jackson

• General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson.
• Known for his bold tactics from Bull Run to his death at Chancellorsville.

J.E.B. Stuart

• Accomplished cavalry commander.
• Noted for his reconnaissance skills.

Nathan Bedford Forrest

• Lieutenant General known for innovative cavalry tactics.
• Rose from private to general.

James Longstreet

• One of Robert E. Lee’s most capable generals.
• Led the First Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia.

Braxton Bragg

• Led the Army of Mississippi and Tennessee.
• Involved in battles from Shiloh to Chattanooga.

George Pickett

• Known for "Pickett’s Charge" at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Bloody Bill Anderson

• Known for brutal tactics against Union forces.

Albert Sidney Johnston

• Fought in multiple U.S. wars, died at the Battle of Shiloh.

Other Notable Generals

John Mosby

• Confederate Cavalry Commander known for speed and elusiveness.

P.G.T. Beauregard

• Fired the first shot of the Civil War at Fort Sumter.

A.P. Hill

• Commanded the "Light Division."
• Trusted general of Stonewall Jackson.

Richard Ewell

• Led several battles, captured and imprisoned at Richmond post-Gettysburg.

Joseph Johnston

• Highest-ranking U.S. officer to join the Confederacy.

Jubal Early

• Known for aggressive tactics.

Kirby Smith

• Commanded armies in Tennessee and Trans-Mississippi.

John Bell Hood

• Known for bold commands despite physical disabilities.

Barnard Bee

• Fought until First Bull Run, gave "Stonewall" nickname to Jackson.

Lewis Armistead

• Died at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Porter Alexander

• Known for using signal flags to send messages.

Conclusion

• The article provides more detailed information and links for each general.

Additional Resources

• Learn about Union generals and other military leaders of the Civil War.