Joseph E. Johnston

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Although Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston, pictured circa 1863, won the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain against Union general William T. Sherman on June 27, 1864, he continued to retreat, allowing Sherman to move closer to Atlanta. On July 17 Johnston was relieved of command and replaced by John B. Hood.

Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division

Joseph E. Johnston

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