What are some of Stonewall Jackson's major accomplishments?

Thomas Jonathan aka "Stonewall" Jackson was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and probably the best-known Confederate general after General Robert E. Lee. He attended and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point just in time to fight in the Mexican War of 1846. read more

Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson had many accomplishments. At the age of 2, his father died leaving his family in poverty. Some say this poverty forced him to strive for excellence. read more

Stonewall graduated from West Point 17th out of a class of 59; He earned his famous nickname "Stonewall" during the Battle of Bull Run for standing his ground "like a Stonewall" read more

His training in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, recognition as a hero in the Mexican War, and his experience as an instructor at the Virginia Military Institutejustified Jackson's rank of brigadier general at the first major battle of the Civil War near Manassas, Virginia. read more