Fighting Joe HookerBobbs-Merrill, 1944 - 366 pages "I have placed you at the head of the Army of the Potomac. Of course I have done this upon what appear to me to be sufficient reasons. And yet I think it best for you to know that there are some things in regard to which, I am not quite satisfied with you." With this opening sentence in a two-page letter from Abraham Lincoln, Union general Joseph Hooker (1814-79) gained a prominent place in Civil War history. Hooker assumed command of an army demoralized by defeat and diminished by desertion. Acting swiftly, the general reorganized his army, routed corruption among quartermasters, improved food and sanitation, and boosted morale by granting furloughs and amnesties. His hour of fame and the test of his military skill came in the May 1863 battle of Chancellorsville. It was one of the Union Army's worst defeats; shortly thereafter Hooker's resignation was accepted. This biography covers Hooker's renewal as an important commander in the western theater during the Chattanooga and Atlanta campaigns, as well his life before and after his Civil War military service. |
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Page 99
... position and relaxed precautions , allowing the men time to cremate the dead horses and to bury the many casualties of the battle fought three days before.26 The position was thoroughly entrenched , Casey's old works were completed and ...
... position and relaxed precautions , allowing the men time to cremate the dead horses and to bury the many casualties of the battle fought three days before.26 The position was thoroughly entrenched , Casey's old works were completed and ...
Page 111
... position and the enemy was sent back into the woods on the gallop.18 Other enemy guns were soon placed in position and artillery skirmish- ing continued at a range of 1,500 yards without further effect as far as Hooker was concerned.19 ...
... position and the enemy was sent back into the woods on the gallop.18 Other enemy guns were soon placed in position and artillery skirmish- ing continued at a range of 1,500 yards without further effect as far as Hooker was concerned.19 ...
Page 217
... position of the main army.82 At 9:45 Sedgwick let the Commanding General know that he was being pressed and was taking position to cross the Rappahannock if neces- sary.83 Hooker responded with several orders to reserve , if practicable ...
... position of the main army.82 At 9:45 Sedgwick let the Commanding General know that he was being pressed and was taking position to cross the Rappahannock if neces- sary.83 Hooker responded with several orders to reserve , if practicable ...
Contents
THE EARLY TRAINING OF A FIGHTER | 17 |
CIVIL INTERLUDE IN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON | 36 |
THE FIRST COMMAND | 47 |
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