Proceedings and Report of the Board of Army Officers, Convened by Special Orders No. 78, Headquarers of the Army, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, April 12, 1878, in the Case of Fitz-John Porter

Proceedings and Report of the Board of Army Officers, Convened by Special Orders No. 78, Headquarers of the Army, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, April 12, 1878, in the Case of Fitz-John Porter
Author: Fitz-John Porter
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
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ISBN: 9781020031236
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The 'Proceedings and Report' by the Board of Army Officers offers a fascinating look at one of the most controversial court-martials in American military history. Fitz-John Porter, a Union general during the Civil War, was accused of insubordination and disobedience during the Second Battle of Bull Run. He was ultimately found guilty and dismissed from the army, but his case was debated and disputed for decades. This volume includes the report of a board of officers convened in 1878 to reconsider the evidence in the case, as well as the original proceedings of the court-martial. Whether you are a military historian or a legal scholar, this book sheds new light on a pivotal moment in American military justice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

John M. Schofield and the Politics of Generalship

John M. Schofield and the Politics of Generalship
Author: Donald B. Connelly
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2006-12-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 0807877085
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In the first full biography of Lieutenant General John McAllister Schofield (1831-1906), Donald B. Connelly examines the career of one of the leading commanders in the western theater during the Civil War. In doing so, Connelly illuminates the role of politics in the formulation of military policy, during both war and peace, in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Connelly relates how Schofield, as a department commander during the war, had to cope with contending political factions that sought to shape military and civil policies. Following the war, Schofield occupied every senior position in the army--including secretary of war and commanding general of the army--and became a leading champion of army reform and professionalism. He was the first senior officer to recognize that professionalism would come not from the separation of politics and the military but from the army's accommodation of politics and the often contentious American constitutional system. Seen through the lens of Schofield's extensive military career, the history of American civil-military relations has seldom involved conflict between the military and civil authority, Connelly argues. The central question has never been whether to have civilian control but rather which civilians have a say in the formulation and execution of policy.

The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer

The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer
Author: Department of Defense
Publisher:
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2020-02-10
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The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer BACKBONE of the Armed Forces. Introduction The Backbone of the Armed Forces To be a member of the United States Armed Forces--to wear the uniform of the Nation and the stripes, chevrons, or anchors of the military Services--is to continue a legacy of service, honor, and patriotism that transcends generations. Answering the call to serve is to join the long line of selfless patriots who make up the Profession of Arms. This profession does not belong solely to the United States. It stretches across borders and time to encompass a culture of service, expertise, and, in most cases, patriotism. Today, the Nation's young men and women voluntarily take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and fall into formation with other proud and determined individuals who have answered the call to defend freedom. This splendid legacy, forged in crisis and enriched during times of peace, is deeply rooted in a time-tested warrior ethos. It is inspired by the notion of contributing to something larger, deeper, and more profound than one's own self. Notice: This is a printed Paperback version of the "The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer BACKBONE of the Armed Forces". Full version, All Chapters included. This publication is available (Electronic version) in the official website of the National Defense University (NDU). This document is properly formatted and printed as a perfect sized copy 6x9".