Who's Nickname Was Stonewall?
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson Served as a Confederate General During the American Civil War, and Became One of the Best-Known Confederate Commanders...
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and became one of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee.
Who gave Stonewall Jackson his nickname?
How did Jackson earn his nickname, “Stonewall”? Jackson's nickname was first applied to him at the First Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861, by Confederate General Bernard Bee. Inspired by Jackson's resolve in the face of the enemy, Bee called out to his men to inspire them: “Look, men!
Who said there stands Jackson like a stonewall?
It is said that Bee shouted an order to his men to “Rally behind the Virginians! There stands Jackson like a stone wall!” No-one knows if this was meant to be complimentary or an insult regarding Jackson's men not advancing. Bee then began to advance at the head of his brigade and fell mortally wounded.
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