J.E.B. Stuart
“I would rather be a private in Virginia’s army than a general in any army that was going to coerce her.”
Overall Success
General Stuart was a noteworthy leader who grew in esteem as his daring campaigns and stealthy reconnaissance missions boosted the Confederacy's productivity. Stuart's bold surveillance operations demonstrated his willingness to take risks and think outside the box. He was willing to step up in cases where his leadership was required. The only slip ups came when Stuart began to get lazy with his calendar, taking too much time to move from place to place. This organizational error hurt his reputation and delayed the progress of the Confederacy.