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
Through life let your principal object be the discharge of duty.
Who could not conquer with such troops as these?
I yield to no man in sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight, so that I may save their blood tomorrow.
The hardships of forced marches are often more painful than the dangers of battle
My troops may fail to take a position, but are never driven from one!
Arms is a profession that, if its principles are adhered to for success, requires an officer do what he fears may be wrong, and yet, according to military experience, must be done, if success is to be attained.
Always mystify, mislead and surprise the enemy; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up on the pursuit.
Under divine blessing, we must rely on the bayonet when firearms cannot be furnished
Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them.
We are all but instruments of God.
My duty is to obey orders.
Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude.
The only true rule for cavalry is to follow the enemy as long as he retreats.
Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!