Analysis Of The Battle Of Stonewall Jackson During The Civil War

Have you ever got shot by your own troops or side?
At the battle of Chancellorsville, Confederate General Thomas Jackson (Stonewall Jackson) had been shot by his own side. The Confederate forces won but the loss of Stonewall Jackson had affected the Confederates very badly. This was good for us. The Union’s general Joseph Hooker had placed his army of the Potomac in a defensive position around the crosswords of Chancellorsville, VA. Hooker had his men flank left to the west of Chancellorsville. Later in the same battle Confederate major Robert Stiles had to deal with the dark in the woods. It was dark out and hard to see. “We couldn’t even see our own lines” said Robert Stiles. The forest absorbed much of the sound of the Confederate advance. Many Union soldiers heard the “Rebel Yell” that accompanied the attack.
He was a hard, smart, and commanding general for the Confederates. He was a very tough man and lost his arm, from a cannonball, and still went to the war. He went to fight at the battle of Bull Run the first battle that he was the general in for the civil war. Jackson was the general for the Confederates and surprised the Union and won the first battle. When he got shot from his own side, it was the battle of Chancellorsville. Chancellorsville was fought in 1863 and lasted for 7 days. Stonewall had defeated the Union in the first battle which was battle of Bull Run. His very good knowledge and strategies for the war bassically won them that battle. Like I said it was a huge upset for the Union. They were the side that should’ve won that battle but Jackson’s skill and troops were strong enough to