J. Johnston Joe Johnston comment

[Tin cup]

When Davis replaced Gen Joe Johnston with Gen. Hood, Johnston made this comment in his reply to Davis:
""Confident language by a military commander is not usually regarded as evidence of competency" - General Joseph E. Johnston CSA

I "think" I know what he meant by it, but I'm not sure if it was pointed towards Davis personally, or Gen. Hood?

Anyone able to clear that up for me?

Kevin Dally

 

[Nytram01]

I always assumed it was aimed at Hood, and that it was a response to learning that Hood had been writing to Davis behind his back and championing himself at Johnston's expense.

 

[Drew]

""Confident language by a military commander is not usually regarded as evidence of competency"

It means running one's mouth is not necessarily indicative of accomplishment.

Self-promotion is not the same as achievement.

Say what we will about Johnston, this is a pretty good indication of his character.