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The Confederacy's Most Controversial Soldier: The True Story of J.E.B. Stuart

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General James Longstreet: The Confederacy's Most Controversial Soldier

by Jeffry D. Wert

4.5 out of 5

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J.E.B. Stuart was one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in American history. A brilliant cavalry commander, he played a key role in many of the Confederacy's most important victories. But he was also a slave owner and a staunch defender of the institution of slavery.

This book tells the full story of Stuart's life, from his early days as a dashing young cavalryman to his tragic death at the Battle of Yellow Tavern. It is a story of courage, ambition, and ultimately, tragedy.

Early Life and Career

J.E.B. Stuart was born in 1833 in Patrick County, Virginia. His father was a successful planter and his mother was a devout Presbyterian. Stuart attended the Virginia Military Institute and graduated in 1854. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in the cavalry.

In 1861, Stuart resigned from the U.S. Army and joined the Confederate Army. He was immediately given command of a cavalry regiment and quickly rose through the ranks. Stuart was a brilliant cavalry commander and his raids and skirmishes were often decisive in Confederate victories.

The Civil War

Stuart played a key role in many of the Confederacy's most important victories, including the battles of First Bull Run, Antietam, and Chancellorsville. He was also a close friend and advisor to Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

However, Stuart's career was marred by controversy. He was often accused of being too reckless and of not following Free Downloads. He was also a slave owner and a staunch defender of the institution of slavery.

Death and Legacy

Stuart was killed in action at the Battle of Yellow Tavern in 1864. He was just 31 years old. His death was a major blow to the Confederacy and he is still considered one of the most controversial figures in American history.

Stuart was a brilliant cavalry commander, but he was also a slave owner and a staunch defender of the institution of slavery. His legacy is complex and contested, but he remains one of the most fascinating figures in American history.

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General James Longstreet: The Confederacy's Most Controversial Soldier

by Jeffry D. Wert

4.5 out of 5