This Civil War leader died of pneumonia after serving as a pallbearer at William Sherman's funeral.
This Civil War leader died of pneumonia after serving as a pallbearer at William Sherman's funeral. Severe wounds forced him to give up command of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Peninsular Campaign, but in November 1862 he took command of all Confederate Armies in the west, where he lost Vicksburg to Grant. However, he is best-known for his delaying tactics during Sherman's march on Atlanta. FTP, who was this military leader not to be confused with Albert Sidney?
This Civil War leader died of pneumonia after serving as a pallbearer at William Sherman's funeral.
Joseph E. Johnston