[Freedom4US]

I was going to mention him. What I didn't know until recently, he had no particular military experience whatsoever prior to enlisting. In short order he was promoted and eventually running the whole damn war practically. That is amazing.

[Texas Mulerider]

I was going to mention him. What I didn't know until recently, he had no particular military experience whatsoever prior to enlisting. In short order he was promoted and eventually running the whole damn war practically. That is amazing.

Another worth mentioning who had no formal military experience was Richard Taylor, son of Zachary. He was a Yale man who taught himself military tactics. Performed exceptionally well during the Red River Campaign. He ended up commanding Forrest near the end of the war. Forrest had very high praise for Taylor.