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__Confederate Generals__ Pierre G.T. Beauregard : Born:May 28th,1818 in St.Bernard, Louisiana Died:Feb.20,1893 New Orleans, Louisiana Participated in the Mexican-American War in the battles of Battle of Contreras, Churubusco, Mexico City, and Chapultepec.During the American Civil War he was involved in the Battle of Fort Sumter, the first Bull Run, Shiloh, Siege of Cornith ,the first and second battle of Fort Wagner, the 2nd battle of Fort Sumter, Bermuda Hundred Campaign, Second Battle of Petersburg, Battle of Bentonville.Beauregard was given the order to command the Alexandria Line and fight and defend against Irvin McDowell.His strategy was to combine his forced and the full forces of Johnston to defeat the Union. Other works include being an author, a civil servant, a politician, and an inventor.



Thomas E."Stonewall" Jackson : Born:Feb.3,1807 in Farmville, Virginia Died: March 21,1891 in New York City, New York(Died of Pneumonia.) Participated in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. When the Union forces started to obliterate the Confederates, Stonewall rode in on top of Henry House Hill with reinforcements. After the battle Jackson was promoted to major general on October 7, 1861 and gained command of the Valley District.



Joseph E.Johnston Born: Feb.3rd,1807 in Farmville,Virginia Died:March 21st,1891 in New York City, New York Was also involved in the Mexican-American War ans also the Seminole Wars. During the Civil War First Bull Run he came over from the Shenandoah Valley to join forces with Pierre G.T.Beauregard. Even though he was of higher rank than Pierre he gave up command to him as he lacked familiarity with the terrain. After the First Bull Run he assisted in the design and production of the Confederacy Battle Flag.



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