Jackson may not be the hero he’s often perceived as. His nickname — Stonewall — may not have been a compliment. It was given to him by Gen. Barnard Bee at First Bull Run, who observed him “standing like a stone wall.” The problem was, Jackson was supposed to be advancing.
The intent of Gen. Bee’s words has been fiercely debated over the years. Personally, I find Longstreet a better exemplar.
“I find Longstreet a better exemplar.”
I agree.
The Confederacy had the better generals. They cared about their troops and defending their homeland.
Many of the Union generals were careerists and political operatives angling for influence and approval from Congress and the press.