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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... called “the first modern war”—require at least as much managerial skill from the generals who conduct them as they require in leadership (or charismatic) capability. The charisma factor (crucial in olden times) becomes less significant ...
... called “the first modern war”—require at least as much managerial skill from the generals who conduct them as they require in leadership (or charismatic) capability. The charisma factor (crucial in olden times) becomes less significant ...
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... called the United States's war with Mexico a “rehearsal for conflict,” statistical investigation reveals that Mexican War service by itself offered little of value in propelling a man upward in general-grade rank. Mexican War service ...
... called the United States's war with Mexico a “rehearsal for conflict,” statistical investigation reveals that Mexican War service by itself offered little of value in propelling a man upward in general-grade rank. Mexican War service ...
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... called the “western concentration bloc”—wished to seize the initiative and bring about a surprise offensive convergence against a weak Union line. P. G. T. Beauregard expressed it in classical form; others, such as the Kentuckians ...
... called the “western concentration bloc”—wished to seize the initiative and bring about a surprise offensive convergence against a weak Union line. P. G. T. Beauregard expressed it in classical form; others, such as the Kentuckians ...
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... hands at the war's end; I am not a subscriber to the so-called “bled-white” thesis. But could the struggle have been meaningfully continued, as Davis truly believed was possible? I think not. 16 Reflections of a Civil War Historian.
... hands at the war's end; I am not a subscriber to the so-called “bled-white” thesis. But could the struggle have been meaningfully continued, as Davis truly believed was possible? I think not. 16 Reflections of a Civil War Historian.
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... called Seven Pines ) on May 31 , 1862 , a fateful episode that resulted in the wounding of the army commander , Gen. Joseph E. Johnston , and his ultimate replacement by Gen. Robert E. Lee . General Lee at once commenced reorganization ...
... called Seven Pines ) on May 31 , 1862 , a fateful episode that resulted in the wounding of the army commander , Gen. Joseph E. Johnston , and his ultimate replacement by Gen. Robert E. Lee . General Lee at once commenced reorganization ...
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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