Which Confederate general did Stuart initially serve under?
Robert E. Lee
John Pemberton
Stonewall Jackson
Joseph E. Johnston
Answer
Jeb Stuart initially served under Confederate general Stonewall Jackson during the American Civil War. The two men had a close relationship, and Stuart was one of Jackson's most trusted subordinates. Stuart's cavalry was responsible for scouting and reconnaissance, and he played a key role in many of Jackson's victories, including the Second Battle of Manassas and the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Riding into History: The Daring Life of J.E.B. Stuart
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