Braxton Bragg
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
This goo was worth a point in July 2023.
publication date: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 (part of July 2023)
category: 
Military
clue: Why one of the largest military bases in the world was named for him is a little befuddling. Widely considered by historians as one of the worst generals, his career was nothing to brag about.
explanation: Braxton Bragg was a confederate general whose military career was littered with numerous defeats and retreats. Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) in North Carolina is one of the largest military bases in the world by population. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Richard Slominsky, and Scott Hardie
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