Member Review Scariest Looking Officer

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

That statue disturbed me when I first saw it. And also now. And as long as it is posted.

Myself as well. Looks more like a cartoon than anything.

Thankfully ... that hideous "thing" was removed and dismantled in 2021.

'A blight on Nashville': Statement explains removal of Nathan Bedford Forrest statue

The people behind removing a statue of a KKK leader and former Confederate general explained their decision, calling it a "blight on Nashville."

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[Nathan Stuart]

Thought there were quite a few intimidating looking generals, like many mentioned above (e.g. Forrest, Sherman, Hood), whose look could make someone feel afraid and nervous.

But scary-looking generals take the intensity of fear to a whole deeper level by evoking feelings of terror in bystanders.

From the above list of pictured nominations, thought the combination of piercing staring eyes and dour expression on the face of B-G Nathan George Evans, was a scary look.

 

[Josh The Lighthouse Guy]

From the above list of pictured nominations, thought the combination of piercing staring eyes and dour expression on the face of B-G Nathan George Evans, was a scary look.

Seconded. It's not just the eyes, but something about his beard and face. I'm picking up a hillbilly serial killer vibe.

Someone I'd think would look intimidating (based on reputation) but doesn't: William "Bull" Nelson. He does look like someone who would like to literally wrestle Gideon Welles for the position of Secretary of the Navy. He probably also played the Royal Baby in a Crossing The Equator ceremony.

That famous portrait photo of NBF definitely gives me the vibe of someone who knows the meaning of "intense hatred."

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Who do you think was the scariest looking officer? In my opinion it was George A. Custer.

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Great thread @Sivart !

But I must disagree about Custer.
To me, looks really irritated about something ... but not scary.

Again, only my opinion.

 

[Kearny The Magnificent]

Would you believe this face capable of murdering a superior officer in cold blood and facing no consequences?

 

[Scott1967]

Would you believe this face capable of murdering a superior officer in cold blood and facing no consequences?

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Well not to defend Davis actions but the nickname of Nelson "Bull" sort of gives it away and apparently many soldiers celebrated Nelsons demise.

 

[Kearny The Magnificent]

Well not to defend Davis actions but the nickname of Nelson "Bull" sort of gives it away and apparently many soldiers celebrated Nelsons demise.

Very true. But few handled disputes with a superior, a general at that, in such a manner.

 

[G Low]

The last thing that no good blue belly saw.

 

[G Low]

The last thing that no good blue belly saw.
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Now if that ain't scary I don't know what is… lol

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

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Grover?

Scary to both sides of the lines.

Bragg was scary looking all right. He had the look of being mentally ill......he WAS mentally ill.

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

Who do you think was the scariest looking officer? In my opinion it was George A. Custer.

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Custer may or may not have been the scariest looking officer in the war. He was, however, bold, impetuous, brave, cocky, and Lucky - lucky to be at the right place at the right time with the right force during the war. That luck ran out against the Native Americans.

 

[Josh The Lighthouse Guy]

Would you believe this face capable of murdering a superior officer in cold blood and facing no consequences?

I think something in Davis' eyes do seem to hint at it.

Well not to defend Davis actions but the nickname of Nelson "Bull" sort of gives it away and apparently many soldiers celebrated Nelsons demise.

Yeah. I wouldn't even call it cold blood; definitely a hot-blooded killing.

As the internet meme goes: I'm not saying I agree, but I certainly understand.

 

[G Low]

The last thing that no good blue belly saw.
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I'm glad he IS MY cousin…lol

 

[Scott1967]

I think something in Davis' eyes do seem to hint at it.



Yeah. I wouldn't even call it cold blood; definitely a hot-blooded killing.

As the internet meme goes: I'm not saying I agree, but I certainly understand.

Davis was also the Union General who destroyed the bridge at Ebenezer Creek if my memory serves me right now that was cold blooded murder and no excuses.

 

[TallTallMan]

Bill Forrest and this statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest.

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Oh no, anything but that statue.

World's worst sculptor dies at age 96

Controversial jack-of-all-trades , slavery apologist and lousy sculptor, Jack Kershaw, passed away on September 7. He was best known as a...

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[ColonelBuckwalter]

Bragg was scary looking all right. He had the look of being mentally ill......he WAS mentally ill.

You know the pre war requisition story?

 

[ColonelBuckwalter]

Great thread @Sivart !

But I must disagree about Custer.
To me, looks really irritated about something ... but not scary.

Again, only my opinion.

I can't look at Custer without thinking of him as a witness at numerous Confederate weddings.

 

[ColonelBuckwalter]

Oh no, anything but that statue.

World's worst sculptor dies at age 96

Controversial jack-of-all-trades , slavery apologist and lousy sculptor, Jack Kershaw, passed away on September 7. He was best known as a...

obab.blogspot.com

Sad to hear of anyone',s passing but at least it stopped the planned Lee statue
.

 

[G Low]

Oh no, anything but that statue.

World's worst sculptor dies at age 96

Controversial jack-of-all-trades , slavery apologist and lousy sculptor, Jack Kershaw, passed away on September 7. He was best known as a...

obab.blogspot.com

You got to admit that is one crazy looking feller. And he would scare the sh** out of me…

 

[ColonelBuckwalter]

You got to admit that is one crazy looking feller. And he would scare the sh** out of me…

I keep seeing it. I keep getting more and more scared. I'm going to have a toddy to calm my nerves.