Scapegoat of Shiloh

Scapegoat of Shiloh
Author: Kevin Getchell
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476602239
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A great controversy surrounds General Lew Wallace at the Battle of Shiloh. General U.S. Grant blamed Wallace for the huge number of casualties the Union suffered, citing a dilatory march and poor choice of route to the battlefield. Wallace was obsessed with these accusations his entire life and wrote Ben-Hur as much to work through the injustice of being labeled a scapegoat as for literary aspirations. This book asserts that something entirely different may be at fault for the astonishing number of men lost. Overlooked in the history of the battle is Grant's own choice of a specific man to carry battle orders to Wallace, a mistake that might have made all the difference. This assertion is supported by newly discovered documents written by an obscure Wisconsin quartermaster as well as evidence in official records. The implications of this choice of messenger virtually vindicate Wallace. By also juxtaposing certain Confederate actions, this book explores the behind-the-scenes struggle during the Battle of Shiloh and its aftermath for the participants.

Scapegoat of Shiloh

Scapegoat of Shiloh
Author: Kevin Getchell
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 078647209X
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A great controversy surrounds General Lew Wallace at the Battle of Shiloh. General U.S. Grant blamed Wallace for the huge number of casualties the Union suffered, citing a dilatory march and poor choice of route to the battlefield. Wallace was obsessed with these accusations his entire life and wrote Ben-Hur as much to work through the injustice of being labeled a scapegoat as for literary aspirations. This book asserts that something entirely different may be at fault for the astonishing number of men lost. Overlooked in the history of the battle is Grant's own choice of a specific man to carry battle orders to Wallace, a mistake that might have made all the difference. This assertion is supported by newly discovered documents written by an obscure Wisconsin quartermaster as well as evidence in official records. The implications of this choice of messenger virtually vindicate Wallace. By also juxtaposing certain Confederate actions, this book explores the behind-the-scenes struggle during the Battle of Shiloh and its aftermath for the participants.

Ripples of Battle

Ripples of Battle
Author: Victor Davis Hanson
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2004-10-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 0385721943
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The effects of war refuse to remain local: they persist through the centuries, sometimes in unlikely ways far removed from the military arena. In Ripples of Battle, the acclaimed historian Victor Davis Hanson weaves wide-ranging military and cultural history with his unparalleled gift for battle narrative as he illuminates the centrality of war in the human experience. The Athenian defeat at Delium in 424 BC brought tactical innovations to infantry fighting; it also assured the influence of the philosophy of Socrates, who fought well in the battle. Nearly twenty-three hundred years later, the carnage at Shiloh and the death of the brilliant Southern strategist Albert Sidney Johnson inspired a sense of fateful tragedy that would endure and stymie Southern culture for decades. The Northern victory would also bolster the reputation of William Tecumseh Sherman, and inspire Lew Wallace to pen the classic Ben Hur. And, perhaps most resonant for our time, the agony of Okinawa spurred the Japanese toward state-sanctioned suicide missions, a tactic so uncompromising and subversive, it haunts our view of non-Western combatants to this day.

Shiloh

Shiloh
Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1991-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0689316143
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Eleven-year-old Marty Preston loves to spend time up in the hills behind his home near Friendly, West Virginia. Sometimes he takes his .22 rifle to see what he can shoot, like some cans lined up on a rail fence. Other times he goes up early in the morning just to sit and watch the fox and deer. But one summer Sunday, Marty comes across something different on the road just past the old Shiloh schoolhouses -- a young beagle -- and the trouble begins. What do you do when a dog you suspect is being mistreated runs away and comes to you? When it is someone else's dog? When the man who owns him has a gun? This is Marty's problem, and he finds it is one he has to face alone. When his solution gets too big for him to handle, things become more frightening still. Marty puts his courage on the line, and discovers in the process that it is not always easy to separate right from wrong. Sometimes, however, you do almost anything to save a dog.

The Scourge of War

The Scourge of War
Author: Brian Holden Reid
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2020-05-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0190079142
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William Tecumseh Sherman, a West Point graduate and veteran of the Seminole War, became one of the best-known generals in the Civil War. His March to the Sea, which resulted in a devastated swath of the South from Atlanta to Savannah, cemented his place in history as the pioneer of total war. In The Scourge of War, preeminent military historian Brian Holden Reid offers a deeply researched life and times account of Sherman. By examining his childhood and education, his business ventures in California, his antebellum leadership of a military college in Louisiana, and numerous career false starts, Holden Reid shows how unlikely his exceptional Civil War career would seem. He also demonstrates how crucial his family was to his professional path, particularly his wife's intervention during the war. He analyzes Sherman's development as a battlefield commander and especially his crucial friendships with Henry W. Halleck and Ulysses S. Grant. In doing so, he details how Sherman overcame both his weaknesses as a leader and severe depression to mature as a military strategist. Central chapters narrate closely Sherman's battlefield career and the gradual lifting of his pessimism that the Union would be defeated. After the war, Sherman became a popular figure in the North and the founder of the school for officers at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, known as the "intellectual center of the army." Holden Reid argues that Sherman was not hostile to the South throughout his life and only in later years gained a reputation as a villain who practiced barbaric destruction, particularly as the neo-Confederate Lost Cause grew and he published one of the first personal accounts of the war. A definitive biography of a preeminent military figure by a renowned military historian, The Scourge of War is a masterful account of Sherman' life that fully recognizes his intellect, strategy, and actions during the Civil War.

The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine, Vol. IV, No. 6, March 1907

The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine, Vol. IV, No. 6, March 1907
Author: Various
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2024-04-23
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:
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Explore a Treasure Trove of Literary Gems in The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine, Vol. IV, No. 6, March 1907 Step back in time to the literary landscape of March 1907 with The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine, Vol. IV, No. 6. Delve into a diverse array of captivating stories, thought-provoking essays, and insightful commentary curated by a variety of talented authors and contributors. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of literature, or simply curious about the cultural landscape of the early 20th century, this edition of The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine promises to captivate and enlighten. Discover a Variety of Literary Genres From fiction to non-fiction, poetry to prose, The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine offers something for every literary taste. Lose yourself in gripping tales of adventure and romance, explore the depths of the human psyche through poignant character studies, and ponder weighty philosophical questions in thought-provoking essays. With a diverse selection of genres and styles, this magazine transports readers to different worlds and opens doors to new perspectives. Engage with Thoughtful Commentary and Analysis As you peruse the pages of The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine, you'll encounter a wealth of insightful commentary and analysis on a variety of topics. From current events to timeless philosophical debates, the magazine provides a forum for intellectual discourse and critical reflection. Engage with the ideas and opinions of the era's leading thinkers and writers, and gain new insights into the social, political, and cultural issues of the time. Experience the Spirit of the Early 20th Century More than just a collection of words on a page, The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine offers a window into the spirit of the early 20th century. Through its pages, readers can glimpse the hopes, dreams, and concerns of the era, as well as the literary trends and artistic movements that shaped the cultural landscape. Whether you're interested in history, literature, or simply the human experience, this magazine provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. Why The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine Is a Must-Read: Diverse Content: Explore a wide range of literary genres and styles, from fiction to non-fiction, poetry to prose. Intellectual Stimulation: Engage with thought-provoking commentary and analysis on a variety of topics, from current events to philosophical debates. Cultural Insight: Experience the spirit of the early 20th century through the lens of literature, gaining insight into the hopes, dreams, and concerns of the era. Historical Perspective: Gain a deeper understanding of the social, political, and cultural issues of the time, as well as the literary trends and artistic movements that shaped the era.Don't miss the opportunity to explore the literary treasures contained within The Taylor-Trotwood Magazine, Vol. IV, No. 6, March 1907. Whether you're a history buff, a literature aficionado, or simply a curious reader, this magazine offers a captivating journey through the cultural landscape of the early 20th century.

Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur
Author: Jon Solomon
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 929
Release: 2016-04-15
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 147440796X
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Ben-Hur was the first literary blockbuster to generate multiple and hugely profitable adaptations, highlighted by the 1959 film that won a record-setting 11 Oscars. General Lew Wallace's book was spun off into dozens of popular publications and media productions, becoming a veritable commercial brand name that earned tens of millions of dollars. Ben-Hur: The Original Blockbuster surveys the Ben-Hur phenomenon's unprecedented range and extraordinary endurance: various editions, spin-off publications, stage productions, movies, comic books, radio plays, and retail products were successfully marketed and sold from the 1880s and throughout the twentieth century. Today Ben-Hur Live is touring Europe and Asia, with a third MGM film in production in Italy.Jon Solomon's new book offers an exciting and detailed study of the Ben-Hur brand, tracking its spectacular journey from Wallace's original novel through to twenty-first century adaptations, and encompassing a wealth of previously unexplored material along the way

Grant Under Fire

Grant Under Fire
Author: Joseph Rose
Publisher:
Total Pages: 816
Release: 2015-06-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781943177004
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Grant Under Fire comprehensively dissects the military career of Ulysses S. Grant. Rigorously based on a wealth of primary sources--many not cited before--the book resolves scores of controversies, such as his drunken partying with the enemy on flag-of-truce boats out of Cairo, dishonestly blaming Lew Wallace for the march to Shiloh, pretending that he had the ultimate plan to pass Vicksburg all along, stealing the credit for the charge up Missionary Ridge, and leaving wounded men to suffer and die between the lines at Cold Harbor.Despite his sterling reputation as an officer and a gentleman, he suffered the biggest surprise of the American Civil War, committed the worst official act of anti-Semitism on this nation's soil, and came closest of all Union generals to losing Washington. Defenders rank his generalship above Robert E. Lee's, but to do so, they must ignore his simplistic, aggressive strategies that led to a war of attrition and the amateurish tactics of impetuous, frontal assaults, all along the line and against fortified positions.Grant Under Fire overturns the familiar renditions by detailing Grant's corruption at Cairo, his occupation of Paducah under orders, his incapacity in the Mississippi Delta, and the army's non-triumphal exit from the Wilderness, as well as debunking a host of other oft-told tales and myths.

What Ifs? of American History

What Ifs? of American History
Author: Robert Cowley
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2004-09-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780425198186
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Did Eisenhower avoid a showdown with Stalin by not taking Berlin before the Soviets? What might have happened if JFK hadn't been assassinated? This new volume in the widely praised series presents fascinating "what if..." scenarios by such prominent historians as: Robert Dallek, Caleb Carr, Antony Beevor, John Lukacs, Jay Winick, Thomas Fleming, Tom Wicker, Theodore Rabb, Victor David Hansen, Cecelia Holland, Andrew Roberts, Ted Morgan, George Feifer, Robert L. O'Connell, Lawrence Malkin, and John F. Stacks. Included are two essential bonus essays reprinted from the original New York Times bestseller What If?-David McCullough imagines Washington's disastrous defeat at the Battle of Long Island, and James McPherson envisions Lee's successful invasion of the North in 1862.

Bayou Battles for Vicksburg

Bayou Battles for Vicksburg
Author: Timothy B. Smith
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2023-11-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 0700635661
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The dawn of 1863 brought a new phase of the Union’s Mississippi Valley operations against Vicksburg. For the first four months, Union attempts to reach high and dry ground east of the Mississippi River would be plagued by high water everywhere, and the resulting bayou and river expeditions would test everyone involved, including the defending Confederates. In Bayou Battles for Vicksburg, the latest volume in his five-volume history of the Vicksburg Campaign of the US Civil War, Timothy B. Smith offers the first book-length examination of Ulysses S. Grant’s winter waterborne attempts to capture the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The accepted strategy up to this point in the war was aligned with the principles of the Swiss theorist Antoine-Henri Jomini, whose work was taught at West Point, where commanders on both sides of the conflict had been educated. But Jomini emphasized secure supply lines and a slow, steady, unified approach to a target such as Vicksburg, and never had much to say about creeks, rivers, and bayous in a subtropical swamp environment. Grant threw out conventional wisdom with a bold, and ultimately successful, plan to avoid a direct approach and rather divide his forces to accomplish multiple goals and to confuse the enemy by cutting levies, flooding whole sections of watersheds, and bypassing strongholds by digging canals far around them. Bayou Battles for Vicksburg details each of the Union attempts to reach high ground east of the Mississippi River and includes fresh research on the Yazoo Pass and Steele’s Bayou expeditions, Grant’s canal, and the Lake Providence effort. Smith weaves several simultaneous Union initiatives together into a chronological narrative that provides great detail on the Union’s successful final attempt to get to good ground east of the Mississippi.