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Bookmark or Share- Nathan Bedford Forrest - WikipediaNathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 – October 29, 1877) was a 19th-century American slave trader active in the lower Mississippi River valley, a Confederate States Army general during the American Civil War, and the first Grand Wizard of the Reconstruction-era Ku Klux Klan, serving from 1867 to 1869.
- Nathan Bedford Forrest | Biography & Facts | BritannicaNathan Bedford Forrest was a Confederate cavalry commander during the American Civil War. He and his troops were responsible for the massacre of Black Union troops stationed at Fort Pillow, Tennessee, in April 1864 , and he was the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
- Nathan Bedford Forrest: Life and Service of the Military GeniusNathan 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 ‑ Biography, Civil War General & Death - HISTORYKnown for his maxim “get there first with the most men,” Forrest was relentless in harassing Union forces during the Vicksburg Campaign in 1862 and 1863, and conducted successful raiding...
- NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST - War HistoryNathan Bedford Forrest commanded none of the great “set piece” battles of the Civil War, and his victories, though remarkable and costly to his Union adversaries, had no decisive strategic effect. Yet he is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential commanders in the war.
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