Stonewall Jackson's Influence On The Civil War

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Stonewall Jackson was a major, historical figure. He did many noteworthy things and influenced the Civil War with his style of commanding. A general for the Confederate States of America, Jackson first took the title of Brigadier General. He then led troops into the first battle of Manassas.

In July of 1861 Federal troops began invading Virginia and Jackson’s army met up with Johnston’s army and General P.G.T. Beauregard in the field of Bull Run. This action was done just in time to meet General Irvin McDowell’s army. Jackson then stationed a long line of troops, keeping the enemy at bay, even with the odds stacked against him. This is where he earned the Nickname “Stonewall” Jackson, because he made a wall of troops to fend off the …show more content…
Beauregard in the field of Bull Run. This action was done just in time to meet General Irvin McDowell’s army. Jackson then stationed a long line of troops, keeping the enemy at bay, even with the odds stacked against him. This is where he earned the Nickname “Stonewall” Jackson, because he made a wall of troops to fend off the attack.

On June 26, 1862 Stonewall Jackson was ordered to attack a federal detachment in Mechanicsville for the defense of Richmond, Virginia. Unfortunately, Jackson struck late and failed to do his job. This failure was due to many weeks of marching and fighting, so Jackson’s troops were exhausted.

The very last battle Jackson fought in was the battle of Chancellorsville. In May of 1863 Jackson took 28,000 troops around the back of General Joseph Hooker’s army while Robert E. Lee met him. The battle was successful, but at sunset that night Stonewall Jackson took a small scouting party through the forest. Some of Jackson’s own troops mistook him for an enemy cavalry and opened fire. A bullet shattered the bone in Jackson’s left arm, forcing doctors to amputate it. A week later on May 10, 1863 he died from …show more content…
Unfortunately, Jackson struck late and failed to do his job. This failure was due to many weeks of marching and fighting, so Jackson’s troops were exhausted.

The very last battle Jackson fought in was the battle of Chancellorsville. In May of 1863 Jackson took 28,000 troops around the back of General Joseph Hooker’s army while Robert E. Lee met him. The battle was successful, but at sunset that night Stonewall Jackson took a small scouting party through the forest. Some of Jackson’s own troops mistook him for an enemy cavalry and opened fire. A bullet shattered the bone in Jackson’s left arm, forcing doctors to amputate it. A week later on May 10, 1863 he died from pneumonia. 2
These battles weren't Jackson’s only victories. Jackson managed to pull off many amazing feats such as the battles of Front Royal, Winchester, Cross Keys, and Port Republic. These were all remarkable victories for Jackson and proved he was a great leader. Stonewall Jackson was an significant figure of his time and truly influenced the Civil
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