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Old 07-11-2008, 10:19 PM
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The U.S. Army named forts after both Confederate generals, Fort Hood and Fort Bragg.

Without either, the future of the U.S. Army was not altogether certain. The contributions of both generals was immense.
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Old 07-12-2008, 09:48 AM
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Though born and raised in Kentucky, Hood was considered a Texan by most. Since I'm a Texan and am totally unbiased in the matter - I'd have to say Bragg was the lessor commander of the two.
"Oh, you can talk about your Beauregard,
"And sing of Bobby Lee,
"But the gallant Hood of Texas,
"Played Hell in Tennessee."
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