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Joseph E. Johnston, born February 3, 1807 in Farmville, VA, was the main leader for the Confederate Army during the Atlanta Campaign Johnston had a stellar military career, fighting in the Mexican-American War, Seminole Wars, and of course, the American Civil War. He led his army into many battles, and won many too because of his superior military experience.

Lt. General John Bell Hood was second in command throughout the entire Atlanta Campaign for the Confederate Army. He graduated from the US Military Acadamy in 1853, a class which included James McPherson, George Thomas, and John Schofield, all three of whom would oppose him as Union generals during the Atlanta Campaign. Hood replaced Johnston in mid July.