Gen. Richard Ewell: "The oddest, most eccentric genius in the Confederate army"
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Becoming familiar with a general's personality traits can help us to better understand how he commanded troops in combat. One of the more unique characters in the Confederate military leadership was Richard S. Ewell, who was described by fellow general John B. Gordon.
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