John B. Hood was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his aggressive and bold tactics. Born in Kentucky on June 29, 1831, he graduated from West Point and served in the U.S. Army before joining the Confederacy. Hood fought in major battles such as Gettysburg and Chickamauga and became commander of the Army of Tennessee in 1864. His leadership during the Atlanta Campaign and the Franklin-Nashville Campaign resulted in heavy Confederate losses. After the war, he moved to Louisiana, started a business, and wrote his memoirs. He died in 1879 from yellow fever.