Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jacksonwas a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and the best-known Confederate commander after General Robert E. Lee. His military career includes the Valley Campaign of 1862 and his service as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia, under Robert E. Lee. Confederate pickets accidentally shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863. The general survived but lost an arm to amputation; he died of complications from pneumonia eight days later...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoldier
Date of Birth21 January 1824
CountryUnited States of America
Our movement was a great success; I think the most successful military movement of my life. But I expect to receive more credit for it than I deserve. Most men will think I planned it all from the first; but it was not so. I simply took advantage of circumstances as they were presented to me in the providence of God. I feel that His hand led me - let us give Him the glory.
My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!
The only true rule for cavalry is to follow the enemy as long as he retreats.
I am more afraid of alcohol than of all the bullets of the enemy.
I like liquor - its taste and its effects - and that is just the reason why I never drink it.
I find I like it too much.
We are all but instruments of God.
Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude.
My duty is to obey orders.
Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!
All I am and all I have is at the service of my country.
Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them.
If officers desire to have control over their commands, they must remain habitually with them, industriously attend to their instruction and comfort, and in battle lead them well.
The hardships of forced marches are often more painful than the dangers of battle