John Hunt Morgan

Military Leader

John Hunt Morgan was a Confederate general in the American Civil War, renowned for his daring cavalry raids into Union-held territory. Known as the "Thunderbolt of the Confederacy," his leadership of Morgan's Raiders struck fear and disrupted enemy supply lines. His most famous exploit, the Great Raid of 1863, was one of the longest cavalry operations of the war, though it ended in his capture. After a daring prison escape, Morgan returned to service but was killed in action in Greeneville, Tennessee, in 1864.

Jun 01, 1825 - Sep 04, 1864 American 4 Quotes

Quotes by John Hunt Morgan

“I am a Confederate soldier, and I have done nothing to be ashamed of.”
 — John Hunt Morgan
confederacy pride war
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“My little band is now scattered and gone, but I have the satisfaction of knowing I have done the enemy all the harm I could.”
 — John Hunt Morgan
military reflection war
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“If I have to swim a river, I'll swim it. If I have to go through fire, I'll go through it.”
 — John Hunt Morgan
determination perseverance resolve
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“Tell them for me I am a Confederate soldier and I have nothing to regret.”
 — John Hunt Morgan
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