165 YEARS AGO: The feud that had begun in October between Jefferson Davis and one of his top generals continues into this month.
Tag: Joseph E. Johnston
Exalting Yourself at My Expense
165 YEARS AGO: Confederate officials reorganize the army forces in northern Virginia, while Jefferson Davis takes issue with P.G.T. Beauregard’s report on the Battle of Bull Run.
Carrying the War to the Enemy’s Country
165 YEARS AGO: Jefferson Davis meets with his Confederate army commanders to discuss military strategy at Centreville in northern Virginia.
All the World is Laughing
165 YEARS AGO: Federals advance on Munson’s Hill, a few miles southwest of Washington, and make an embarrassing discovery. Meanwhile, the Confederate commander faces criticism from his superiors.
Insinuations Unfounded and Unbecoming
OTD 165 YEARS AGO: Joseph E. Johnston sends Jefferson Davis an angry letter protesting his ranking among the full Confederate generals. This causes a permanent rift between the two.
The Confederate Four-Star Generals
OTD 165 YEARS AGO: Jefferson Davis nominates five officers to become full generals in the Confederate Army. This ultimately causes controversy over seniority, leading to lasting discord with Davis.