Nathan Bedford Forrest - Biography, Civil War General & Death - HISTORY
WebNov 9, 2009 · Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821-1877) was a Confederate general during the Civil War (1861-65). Despite having no formal military training, Forrest rose from the rank of private to lieutenant...
Nathan Bedford Forrest: Life and Service of the Military Genius
WebMar 15, 2008 · Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Civil War service extended far beyond the well-documented battles of Shiloh, Murfreesboro, and the infamous Fort Pillow. His role in the war showcased a range of military engagements and strategies that underscored his adaptability and cunning on the field.
Nathan Bedford Forrest - Wikipedia
WebNathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 – October 29, 1877) was a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War and was later the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan from 1867 to 1869. Before the war, Forrest amassed substantial wealth as a cotton plantation owner, horse and cattle trader, real estate broker, and slave trader.
Nathan Bedford Forrest | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WebNathan Bedford Forrest, Confederate cavalry commander in the American Civil War who was often described as a ‘born military genius.’. He is also one of the most controversial figures from the Civil War era, having led a massacre of African American troops and having served as the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
Nathan Bedford Forrest - Civil War, Facts & Death - Biography
WebMay 19, 2021 · Civil War Figures. Nathan Bedford Forrest. One of the greatest cavalrymen of the Civil War, Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest allegedly permitted the massacre at Fort Pillow...
A Confederate General's Remains Are Being Moved Out Of …
WebJun 19, 2021 · The remains of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, a slave trader and early leader of the Ku Klux Klan, are set to be moved to a new Confederate museum in Columbia, Tenn.
Nathan Bedford Forrest - HistoryNet
WebNathan Bedford Forrest In The Civil War. Forrest volunteered as a private in the Confederate Army on June 14, 1861, but at the request of Tennessee’s governor, Isham G. Harris, he raised and equipped an entire cavalry battalion at his own expense; the former private was made a lieutenant colonel. He would rise to command the cavalry corps in ...
Nathan Bedford Forrest | American Battlefield Trust
WebTitle Lieutenant General. War & Affiliation Civil War / Confederate. Date of Birth - Death July 13, 1821 – October 29, 1877. Nathan Bedford Forrest, one of the most polarizing figures of the Civil War era, was born July 13, 1821 in Chapel Hill, Tennessee – …
Nathan Bedford Forrest | Encyclopedia.com
WebJun 8, 2018 · Died October 29, 1877. Memphis, Tennessee. Highly feared Confederate cavalry commander. "Forrest simply used his horsemen as a modern general would use motorized infantry. He liked horses because he liked fast movement, and his mounted men could get from here to there much faster than any infantry could. . …
Nathan Bedford Forrest, Biography, Significance, Civil War
WebFeb 21, 2024 · July 13, 1821 - October 29, 1877. Known as "the Wizard of the Saddle," Nathan Bedford Forrest was a prominent Confederate cavalry officer whose reputation was stained by accusations regarding his role in …
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