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Ambrose Powell Hill

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Military Personnel

The Resume

    (November 9, 1825-April 2, 1865)
    Fought in the Mexican War
    Fought in the Seminole Wars
    Fought in Civil War at the battles of Williamsburg, Seven Days, Cedar Mountain, Second Bull run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Petersburg

Why he might be annoying:

    He fought for a State which supported slavery.
    During the Seminole Wars, he killed Native Americans.
    He has been criticized for orders he gave at Gettysburg.
    His nickname was 'Little Powell.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was mentioned in the dying words of both Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee.
    He always wore red shirts into battle, so his enemies would never see him bleed.
    He died seven days short of the Civil Wars' end.
    His Division (Hills Light Division) had a reputation for arriving at the right times and turning a battle.

Credit: Fandango


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 26.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 34 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 75.76% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 105 Votes: 58.10% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 278 Votes: 52.16% Annoying