Albert Sidney Johnston (1803-1862) was a prominent Confederate general who commanded western army forces early in the Civil War. With a distinguished career spanning three republics, he was highly esteemed by Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Johnston's early life included being raised in Kentucky, where his physician father influenced his disciplined upbringing. Trained at West Point, he excelled in his military education and held the rank of full general before his death at the Battle of Shiloh, making him the highest-ranking casualty of the war.
Johnston served in the armies of three republics: the Republic of Texas, the United States, and the Confederate States, being recognized as a remarkable military leader.
Confederate President Jefferson Davis regarded Johnston as the greatest soldier in the nation, highlighting his significant role at the onset of the Civil War.
Johnston was killed at the Battle of Shiloh, becoming the highest-ranking officer on either side to die during the Civil War.
His early life in Kentucky, the influence of his family, and his education significantly formed his character and military prowess.
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