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Was General Nathan Bedford Forrest Brilliant or Insane?

by | Jul 16, 2019 | True West Blog

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Someone asked me the other day if famed Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest brilliant or slightly insane. For those of you who are not familiar with Nathan Bedford Forrest, he is recognized as one of the most brilliant generals in the Civil War — Union and Confederate. I’ve always admired his innovative ability as a field commander. When the Civil War broke out he formed


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