Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Confederate general in the American Civil War: Joseph Eggleston Johnston was a senior military officer who commanded the Confederate States Army in several important campaigns, particularly in the Western Theater of the war.
   • A historical figure: He is recognized as a prominent commander for the Confederacy during the American Civil War (1861-1865).

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • General Joseph Eggleston Johnston was known for his defensive tactics.
  • The biography details the life and career of Joseph Eggleston Johnston.

Advanced Usage

• Historical reference: The name is used in academic and historical contexts to discuss military strategy, leadership, and the Civil War.
  • The debate among historians often contrasts the strategies of Joseph Eggleston Johnston with those of Robert E. Lee.

Variants and Related Words

• General Johnston: A common shortened reference.
  • General Johnston surrendered to General Sherman near the end of the war.
• J.E. Johnston: An initialism sometimes used in historical writing.

Synonyms

• Confederate general: A general term for his role.
• Military commander: A broader term for his profession.

Related Phrases

• Army of Tennessee: A major Confederate army he commanded.
  • Joseph Eggleston Johnston took command of the Army of Tennessee in 1863.

Noun

1. Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)