- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Joseph E. Johnston
- Publisher:
- Avery, I. W. The History of the State of Georgia from 1850 to 1881. New York: Brown & Derby
- Date of Original:
- 1881
- Subject:
- Confederate States of America. Army--Officers
Generals--Georgia
Military uniforms
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 - People:
- Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- engravings (prints)
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston attempted to counter Union general William T. Sherman's drive toward Atlanta in 1864, beginning with the Battle of Resaca in May, by defensive tactics alone. Frustrated by Johnston's unwillingness to attack, Confederate president Jefferson Davis replaced him with General John B. Hood on July 17.
Image of an engraving of Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston. He is depicted wearing his Confederate uniform. He faces slightly left in this head-and-shoulders view.
Johnston attempted to counter Sherman's drive toward Atlanta in 1864 by defensive tactics alone. Frustrated by Johnston's unwillingness to attack, Confederate president Jefferson Davis replaced him with General John B. Hood on July 17. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/atlanta-campaign/m-4815/
- Rights Holder:
- From The History of the State of Georgia, by I. W. Avery
- Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/atlanta-campaign
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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