In grim tribute to this man's military brainpower, William T. Sherman once said that there would never be peace in western Tennessee until he was dead.
In grim tribute to this man's military brainpower, William T. Sherman once said that there would never be peace in western Tennessee until he was dead. As a subordinate to Braxton Bragg at Chickamauga, he was infuriated by Bragg's refusal to press his advantage with Rosecrans' Union army in retreat. Described by Bruce Catton as the best cavalry leader in the war, he strategized to "git thar fust with the most men,."as at Brices Cross Roads and Fort Pillow, where black soldiers were massacred. For 10 points, name this Confederate general who later served as the first Grand Wizard of the KKK.
In grim tribute to this man's military brainpower, William T. Sherman once said that there would never be peace in western Tennessee until he was dead.
Nathan Bedford {Forrest}