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From "Memoirs of General William T. Sherman — Complete" by Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh)
John Bell Hood
Confederate General, Sherman's primary adversary.
Core Belief
"The South is justified in seceding from the Union to protect its way of life. He believes in the righteousness of the Confederate cause and the need to defend Southern honor."
Worldview
Hood sees the world as a struggle between opposing forces, and he is willing to fight to the death to defend his beliefs. He is a proud Southerner who is deeply committed to his region and its traditions.
Personality
Bold, aggressive, and fiercely loyal to the Confederacy, Hood is a determined and often reckless commander. His courage is unquestionable, but his strategic abilities are sometimes questioned.
In Their Own Words
"You will take notice that the truce or suspension of hostilities agreed to between us will cease in forty-eight hours after this is received at your lines, under the first of the articles of agreement."
"To this my reply is--for myself, and I believe for all the free men, ay, and women and children, in my country--we will fight you to the death! Better die a thousand deaths than submit to live under you or your Government and your negro allies!"
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