Historedia
Person

Joseph E. Johnston

Events
5
Episodes
10
Years
1862–1865

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Joseph E. Johnston, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Fair Oaks (Seven Pines)

    1862

    Role: Confederate Commander

    1. May 31 – June 1, 1862 · Henrico County, VirginiaBattle of Seven Pines

      Fighting occurred on May 31 and June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia, resulting in an inconclusive outcome claimed as a victory by both sides.

  2. Battle of Jackson, Mississippi: Grant defeats Johnston, opening the way to Vicksburg

    1863

    Role: Confederate General

    1. May 14, 1863 · Jackson, MississippiCapture of Jackson

      Union forces captured Jackson, Mississippi, on May 14, 1863, defeating Confederate troops and forcing a withdrawal.

  3. Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

    1864

    Role: commander of the Army of Tennessee against Sherman in the 1864 Atlanta campaign

    1. June 27, 1864 · near Kennesaw, GeorgiaBattle of Kennesaw Mountain

      Confederate troops defeated Union forces near Kennesaw, Georgia, on June 27, 1864, during the Atlanta campaign of the American Civil War.

  4. Battle of Resaca opens Sherman's advance toward Atlanta

    1864

    Role: Confederate General

    1. 13–15 May 1864 · Resaca, GeorgiaBattle of Resaca

      Union forces under Sherman engaged Johnston's army at Resaca, Georgia, from May 13 to 15, 1864, during the Atlanta campaign.

  5. Collapse of the Confederacy and end of the American Civil War, March–May 1865

    1865

    Role: Confederate General

    1. March 19–21, 1865 · Four OaksBattle of Bentonville

      Union troops compelled Confederate forces to retreat from Four Oaks, North Carolina, during the Battle of Bentonville.

    2. March 25, 1865 · Fort StedmanBattle of Fort Stedman

      Confederate forces briefly captured Fort Stedman before being repulsed, weakening their positions.

    3. April 1, 1865 · Five ForksBattle of Five Forks

      Union victory at Five Forks forced the evacuation of Petersburg and Richmond.

    4. April 9, 1865 · Appomattox Court HouseSurrender at Appomattox

      Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.

    5. April 26, 1865 · Bennett PlaceSurrender at Bennett Place

      Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to William Tecumseh Sherman at Bennett Place.

    6. April 27, 1865 · Mississippi RiverSultana Disaster

      The steamboat Sultana exploded and sank in the Mississippi River, killing 1,164 people.

Sources

  1. Joseph E. Johnston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  2. Siege of Vicksburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  3. Battle of Jackson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
  4. Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
  5. Battle of Resaca Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  6. Atlanta campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  7. Battle of Appomattox Court House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06