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John Bell Hood (June 1 [2] or June 29, [3] 1831 – August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Hood's impetuosity led to high losses among his troops as he moved up in rank.
Born in Owingsville, Kentucky in 1831 and a West Point Graduate at the age of 22, John Bell Hood was one of the most rapidly promoted leaders in the Confederate history of the Civil War.
Nov 9, 2009 · John Bell Hood was a U.S. military officer who served as a Confederate general during the Civil War (1861-65). A graduate of West Point, Hood joined the Confederacy in 1861...
May 28, 2024 · John B. Hood was a Confederate officer known as a fighting general during the American Civil War, whose vigorous defense of Atlanta failed to stem the advance of Gen. William T. Sherman’s superior Federal forces through Georgia in late 1864. A graduate of West Point who served in the U.S. Cavalry.
Nov 4, 2019 · Lieutenant General John Bell Hood was a Confederate commander during the American Civil War (1861-1865). A native of Kentucky, he elected to represent his adopted state of Texas in the Confederate Army and quickly earned a reputation as an aggressive and fearless leader.
Mar 16, 2024 · John Bell Hood was a pugnacious Confederate general who was known for his battlefield bravery during the American Civil War. [ Wikimedia Commons] Early Life. John Bell Hood was born on June 1 or June 29, 1831, at Owingsville, Kentucky. Hood’s parents were Dr. John W. Hood and Theodosia French Hood.
Facts, information and articles about John Bell Hood, a Civil War General during the American Civil War. John Bell Hood Facts. Born. June 1, 1831 or June 29, 1831 Owingsville, Kentucky. Died. August 30, 1879 New Orleans, Louisiana. Rank. First Lieutenant (USA) Lieutenant General (CSA) Years Of Service. 1853–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA)
