Major General John B. Hood (CSA)

[nitrofd]

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As you can see here, the Lt. General has two hands on his crutches. Now how can be have 2 hands with only 1 arm?

If you read previous posts you will see that he lost partial use of one arm.he only had his leg amputated.

 

[Chattahooch33]

Wonder why the myth persists.

If this is regarding his drug use...

I'd assume he'd have to be insane to explain his performance during the entire Atlanta Campaign through Nashville.

 

[Mr. King]

If you read previous posts you will see that he lost partial use of one arm.he only had his leg amputated.

Yeah, I saw that. I was just reinforcing with photographic evidence.

Am I to understand that we can throw into conversations once they've been answered?

 

[Mr. King]

Thanks for the information everyone.

"Stonewall goes West" sounds like a fun read. Might look out for that one.
Cleburne as a Corps commander; now that would be well deserved.

It was a good read. As far as what if's go, it is very entertaining.

 

[bankerpapaw]

General Hood has to be the saddest looking man ever.

 

[Aussie Billy Sherman]

Major General John Bell Hood (CSA)

Born in Owingsville, Kentucky on 29 June 1831 and a West Point Graduate at the age of 22, John Bell Hood was one of the most rapidly promoted leaders in the Confederate history of the Civil War. After serving in California and Texas for the United States Military, he resigned his commission in April of 1861 to join the Confederacy as a cavalry captain. From there, he was soon promoted to colonel of the Texas 4th Infantry. Thereafter he distinguished himself on a dozen fields, beginning in the Peninsula Campaign and at Second Manassas. At the Battle of Gaines' Mill on June 27, he distinguished himself by leading his brigade in a charge that broke the Union line - arguably the most successful Confederate performance in the Seven Days Battles. While Hood escaped the battle without an injury, every officer in his brigade was killed or wounded.

He was promoted to major general in 1862 serving with distinction at Sharpsburg and at Fredericksburg. Hood was a significant player at the Battle of Gettysburg, being ordered by Longstreet to attack the Union's left flank against his own wishes. His command was bloodily blunted by union forces in Devils Den, and finally undone at Little Round Top. Hood was severely wounded in the arm at Gettysburg and was forced to hand off command, and soon thereafter lost a leg at Chickamauga. After some recovery, he was appointed to lieutenant general serving under J.E. Johnston, whom he would surpass in rank in the spring of 1864. Hood conducted the remainder of the Atlanta Campaign with the strong aggressive actions for which he was famous. He launched four major offensives that summer in an attempt to break Sherman's siege of Atlanta, starting almost immediately with an attack along Peachtree Creek; however, all of the offensives failed, with significant Confederate casualties. Finally, on September 2, 1864, Hood evacuated the city of Atlanta, burning as many military supplies and installations as possible.

Hood marched his army into Tennessee where his forces were crippled trying to break through Union breastworks at the Battle of Franklin. His army suffered again at the Battle of Nashville from Union forces lead by General Thomas. Hood was relieved of his rank (at his own request) in January of 1865 and returned to his post as lieutenant general. He desired to take control of the Texas army, but they surrendered before his arrival. In May 1865, Hood gave himself up to Union forces in Natchez, Mississippi. After the war, Hood moved to New Orleans and lived there with his wife and children until he died 30 August 1879 of yellow fever. - Civil War Trust -

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Good work

 

[ColorizedPast]

I really like that photographic evidence. It is really interesting to see pictures and try to figure out when exactly they were from, if they aren't outright labeled. Hood has always confused me, because I've never actually seen a photo or engraving of him without a right arm.

 

[nitrofd]

I really like that photographic evidence. It is really interesting to see pictures and try to figure out when exactly they were from, if they aren't outright labeled. Hood has always confused me, because I've never actually seen a photo or engraving of him without a right arm.

All photos of Hood will show two arms because he never lost one.he did loose partial use of his right arm but it was never amputated.

 

[Mike Serpa]

Hmm, interesting. Well, losing use of an arm and a leg didn't hinder his ability to father children. How many did he have AFTER the war? 10?

A photo of his children -
http://civilwartalk.com/threads/the...e-general-john-bell-hood-cabinet-card.113110/

 

[KeithA]

Hood did not lose his arm, although it was severely injured and he did lose some of the use of it. Sam Hood's recent biographies of his famous ancestor, based on private correspondence that was previously unavailable to other biographers, makes clear that the general's disability both from his arm wound at Gettysburg and the loss of his leg at Chickamauga impaired him less than other writers have suggested. The Minie ball was never cast that could kill John Bell Hood; that task required a mosquito.

A very striking man in these photos. And much younger than actors I've seen portraying him.

 

[mofederal]

I like the colorization is very good. I thought his hair was a bit lighter, but you are the man and I think you would know. Thanks to you @ColorizedPast for the fine job you always do.

 

[mofederal]

I found this online. It says it is Hood's 3rd uniform Frock Coat.

 

[mofederal]

The uniform above is listed as his 3rd uniform coat. I wonder how many he had. No offense I always love you're work, and I just wanted to post it for you. You keep up your great work .