William Joseph Hardee

William Joseph Hardee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He is known for his innovative tactics and his writings on military strategy.

Hardee served as a corps commander in the Army of Tennessee and played a significant role in several major battles, including Shiloh, Stones River, and Chickamauga. He also designed the Confederate Army's first battle flag, known as the "Hardee Flag".

Hardee is best known for developing the "Hardee's Tactics," a set of infantry maneuvers that became widely used by the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He also wrote a popular military manual called "Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics."

Hardee was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general during the war, one of the highest ranks in the Confederate Army. He also received the Thanks of Congress for his actions at the Battle of Shiloh.

After the war, Hardee briefly served as the governor of Louisiana and later became a successful businessman. He passed away in 1873 at the age of 65.