{"product_id":"general-braxton-bragg-sticker-magnet","title":"General Braxton Bragg Sticker\/Magnet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/biographies\/braxton-bragg\"\u003eHistorical Background: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most controversial figures of the Confederate army, Braxton Bragg, was born on March 22, 1817, in Warrenton, North Carolina.  Bragg’s father, a successful carpenter, determined to send his son to the United States Military Academy.  Thanks to the political connections of his older brother, Bragg received his appointment at age 16 and graduated fifth in the class of 1837, ahead of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/biographies\/jubal-early\" title=\"Jubal Early\"\u003eJubal Early\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/biographies\/john-sedgwick\" title=\"John Sedgwick\"\u003eJohn Sedgwick\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/biographies\/john-c-pemberton\" title=\"John C. Pemberton\"\u003eJohn C. Pemberton\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/biographies\/joseph-hooker\" title=\"Joseph Hooker\"\u003eJoe Hooker\u003c\/a\u003e, and others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBragg served in the Second Seminole War and commanded Fort Marion in Florida, displaying a penchant for strict discipline and the first hints of an argumentative personality.  In spite of this reputation, Bragg won promotions for bravery during the Mexican War, where the timely arrival of his artillery at the Battle of Buena Vista, helped the Americans repel the numerically superior Mexican force.  This action earned him nationwide fame and the undying gratitude of the commander of a Mississippi regiment, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/biographies\/jefferson-davis\" title=\"Jefferson Davis\"\u003eJefferson Davis\u003c\/a\u003e.  Bragg resigned from the Army in 1856 when he and his wife purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough some sources suggest he was opposed to secession, Bragg organized Louisiana troops during the secession crisis and seized the Federal arsenal at Baton Rouge on January 11, 1861. After Louisiana’s secession, Bragg was appointed major general commanding the state’s forces before joining the Confederate army in March.  In September, Bragg assumed command of the Department of West Florida and supervised the instruction of troops there.  In February 1862, Bragg requested that he and his 10,000 troops be transferred to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/biographies\/albert-sidney-johnston\" title=\"Albert Sidney Johnston\"\u003eAlbert Sidney Johnston\u003c\/a\u003e’s command in Corinth, Mississippi, where he believed they would be of more use.  By that spring, Bragg commanded a corps in Johnston’s army and led it at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/civil-war\/battles\/shiloh\" title=\"Shiloh\"\u003eBattle of Shiloh\u003c\/a\u003e, where he received a promotion to full general for his leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the loss of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/civil-war\/battles\/corinth\" title=\"Corinth\"\u003eCorinth, Mississippi\u003c\/a\u003e, Bragg replaced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/biographies\/p-g-t-beauregard\" title=\"P. G. T. Beauregard\"\u003eP. G. T. Beauregard\u003c\/a\u003e as commander of the Confederate Army of Mississippi, later renamed the Army of Tennessee. Under Bragg the army scored partial victories—at places like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/civil-war\/battles\/perryville\" title=\"Perryville\"\u003ePerryville\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/civil-war\/battles\/stones-river\" title=\"Stones River\"\u003eStones River\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/articles\/chickamauga\" title=\"Chickamauga\"\u003eChickamauga\u003c\/a\u003e—but never delivered the finishing blow.  This infuriated his subordinates, who were already frustrated with Bragg’s poor temper and combative personality. Many advocated for Bragg’s removal, but Davis’ support for his old friend was unwavering.  Only after Bragg’s defeat at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/civil-war\/battles\/chattanooga\" title=\"Chattanooga\"\u003eChattanooga\u003c\/a\u003e in November 1863, did Davis accept Bragg’s resignation as army commander. Bragg, however, remained active in the Confederate army for the duration of the war, serving as military advisor to President Davis and as a corps commander under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/biographies\/joseph-e-johnston\" title=\"Joseph E. Johnston\"\u003eJoseph E. Johnston\u003c\/a\u003e at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefields.org\/learn\/civil-war\/battles\/bentonville\" title=\"Bentonville\"\u003eBattle of Bentonville\u003c\/a\u003e in 1865.  Bragg attended the final cabinet meeting of the Confederate government and was captured on May 9 in Georgia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Government confiscated Bragg’s prewar home during the war, forcing him and his wife to relocate to Alabama after his parole in 1865.  He worked in a number of fields, including a brief stint as an agent in a life insurance company and railroad inspector.  Bragg collapsed in Galveston, Texas on September 27, 1876, and died fifteen minutes later at the age of 59. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beauregard's Tailor","offers":[{"title":"Magnet","offer_id":51715101065494,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sticker","offer_id":51715101098262,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/0885\/0710\/files\/5FDE9E74-A5C8-4D5D-BCA9-F4E7733ED4BF.png?v=1786722349","url":"https:\/\/beauregardstailor.shop\/products\/general-braxton-bragg-sticker-magnet","provider":"Beauregard's Tailor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}