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Braxton bragg death
Braxton Bragg (March 22, – September 27, ) was an American army officer during the Second Seminole War and Mexican–American War and Confederate general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, serving in the Western Theater.
How did braxton bragg die
Fort Bragg is named after Warrenton native Braxton Bragg whose success in the Mexican-American War made him a national hero, but his weaknesses as a military leader .
What is braxton bragg known for
He named the post Fort Bragg, after his former commanding officer.
Braxton bragg nickname
The North Carolina base was originally named in for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general from Warrenton, North Carolina, who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles that contributed to the Confederacy’s downfall.