Reflections of a Civil War Historian: Essays on Leadership, Society, and the Art of WarUniversity of Missouri Press, 2004 - 254 pages |
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... Federal generalship . It is true , however , that some of the generals on both sides were less than exemplary . Sound and discernible military reasons typically prompted a general's ele- vation in rank , but both opposing presidents ...
... Federal generalship . It is true , however , that some of the generals on both sides were less than exemplary . Sound and discernible military reasons typically prompted a general's ele- vation in rank , but both opposing presidents ...
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... Federal Army of Virginia , 47,000 strong , under Maj . Gen. John Pope , had begun moving on July 14 toward Gor- donsville . As the campaign proceeded to unfold , General Lee gained intelligence that Pope soon would be reinforced . To ...
... Federal Army of Virginia , 47,000 strong , under Maj . Gen. John Pope , had begun moving on July 14 toward Gor- donsville . As the campaign proceeded to unfold , General Lee gained intelligence that Pope soon would be reinforced . To ...
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... Federal forces previously guarding the gap were ordered to move toward Manassas, for the concentration that Pope believed would spell Jackson's doom. On August 29, Longstreet's troops gradually approached Jackson's position, the first ...
... Federal forces previously guarding the gap were ordered to move toward Manassas, for the concentration that Pope believed would spell Jackson's doom. On August 29, Longstreet's troops gradually approached Jackson's position, the first ...
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... Federal infantry became visible at 7 A.M. , some two thousand yards away . Lee's guns opened fire , forcing the enemy , even at that distance , to scurry for cover . The Federals returned the volley with long - range guns . During the ...
... Federal infantry became visible at 7 A.M. , some two thousand yards away . Lee's guns opened fire , forcing the enemy , even at that distance , to scurry for cover . The Federals returned the volley with long - range guns . During the ...
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... Federal troops , the main assault force , were crossing the field of fire of Colonel Lee's guns , aimed toward Jackson's center . Henry Kyd Douglas , one of Jackson's couriers , later recalled that Longstreet had replied to the request ...
... Federal troops , the main assault force , were crossing the field of fire of Colonel Lee's guns , aimed toward Jackson's center . Henry Kyd Douglas , one of Jackson's couriers , later recalled that Longstreet had replied to the request ...
Contents
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The War Strikes Home | 52 |
A Virginian | 66 |
Lincolns Presidential Example in Dealing with the Military | 78 |
The War inside the Church | 99 |
The Crux of Frank L | 111 |
We Shall Cease to Be Friends | 133 |
Civil War to World War I | 147 |
The War Board the Basis of the United States | 158 |
Creation Mobilization | 169 |
The Evolution of Tactics in the Civil War | 200 |
On Remembering and Reliving History | 221 |
Index | 237 |
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