[Steven E Woodworth PH D] ☆ Grant's Lieutenants: From Cairo to Vicksburg (Modern War Studies (Hardcover)) (v. 1) [21st-century Book] PDF ✓ Read Online eBook or Kindle ePUB

Ulysses S Grant didthan any other single Union general to secure the North's victory in the Civil War but he did not achieve that victory alone Grant's ability to inspire and cultivate the talents of the officers serving under him was a key factor in his remarkable military success Steven Woodworth and his fellow authors provide ample evidence for that in this first of a two volume reassessment of Grant's officer corps from Cairo to Appomattox Covering the war's western theater through July 1863 Woodworth et al highlight the character and accomplishments of these men and show how their individual relationships with Grant helped pave the way to Union victory They demonstrate how each officer's service contributed to Grant's success and development as a general how interaction with Grant affected each officer's career and how the relationship ultimately contributed to the course of battle and the war's final outcome These portraits include the most important of Grant's lieutenants as well as some who are representative of various officer types Here are William T Sherman and Grant's other trusted commanders from the Army of the Tennessee revered mentor Charles F Smith and difficult subordinate William S Rosecrans Here too are such citizen soldiers as Lew Ben HurWallace and Peter Osterhaus de facto intelligence chief Grenville Dodge and naval officers Andrew Foote and David Dixon Porter whose relationships with Grant proved crucial to the war effort Full of revealing insights regarding military leadership and the special problems of Civil War command Grant's Lieutenants adds a new dimension to our understanding of the Union road to victory and gives us the true measure of these dedicated menUlysses S. Grant did more than any other single Union general to secure the North's victory in the Civil War, but he did not achieve that victory alone. Grant's ability to inspire and cultivate the talents of the officers serving under him was a key factor in his remarkable military success. Steven Woodworth and his fellow authors provide ample evidence for that in this first of a two-volume reassessment of Grant's officer corps from Cairo to Appomattox.

Covering the war's western theater through July 1863, Woodworth et al. highlight the character and accomplishments of these men and show how their individual relationships with Grant helped pave the way to Union victory. They demonstrate how each officer's service contributed to Grant's success and development as a general, how interaction with Grant affected each officer's career, and how the relationship ultimately contributed to the course of battle and the war's final outcome.

These portraits include the most important of Grant's lieutenants as well as some who are representative of various officer types. Here are William T. Sherman and Grant's other trusted commanders from the Army of the Tennessee, revered mentor Charles F. Smith, and difficult subordinate William S. Rosecrans. Here too are such citizen soldiers as Lew Ben HurWallace and Peter Osterhaus, de facto intelligence chief Grenville Dodge, and naval officers Andrew Foote and David Dixon Porter, whose relationships with Grant proved crucial to the war effort.

Full of revealing insights regarding military leadership and the special problems of Civil War command, Grant's Lieutenants adds a new dimension to our understanding of the Union road to victory and gives us the true measure of these dedicated men.Ulysses S. Grant did more than any other single Union general to secure the North's victory in the Civil War, but he did not achieve that victory alone. Grant's ability to inspire and cultivate the talents of the officers serving under him was a key factor in his remarkable military success. Steven Woodworth and his fellow authors provide ample evidence for that in this first of a two-volume reassessment of Grant's officer corps from Cairo to Appomattox.

Covering the war's western theater through July 1863, Woodworth et al. highlight the character and accomplishments of these men and show how their individual relationships with Grant helped pave the way to Union victory. They demonstrate how each officer's service contributed to Grant's success and development as a general, how interaction with Grant affected each officer's career, and how the relationship ultimately contributed to the course of battle and the war's final outcome.

These portraits include the most important of Grant's lieutenants as well as some who are representative of various officer types. Here are William T. Sherman and Grant's other trusted commanders from the Army of the Tennessee, revered mentor Charles F. Smith, and difficult subordinate William S. Rosecrans. Here too are such citizen soldiers as Lew Ben HurWallace and Peter Osterhaus, de facto intelligence chief Grenville Dodge, and naval officers Andrew Foote and David Dixon Porter, whose relationships with Grant proved crucial to the war effort.

Full of revealing insights regarding military leadership and the special problems of Civil War command, Grant's Lieutenants adds a new dimension to our understanding of the Union road to victory and gives us the true measure of these dedicated men. Grant's Lieutenants: From Cairo to Vicksburg (Modern War Studies (Hardcover)) (v. 1)

Steven Woodworth has an excellent reputation as both author and editor He has the ability to attract people who can contribute excellent word portraits in about 20 pages The format of the genre precludes an in depth study but provides a great introduction enjoyable reading or an excellent review That the eleven articles manage to present an entertaining and insightful look is a credit to the editor and the authors The time from Cairo to Vicksburg was difficult for Grant This is not the great general that is winning the war Starting as an obscure brigadier general he rises to prominence overcoming numerous problemsThe selection of lieutenants is critical Sherman of course Terry Winschel contributes the essay on John A McClernand one of Grant's first real problems Lesley Gordon handles the failed relationship between Grant and Rosecrans in a fair but pro Grant presentation Benjamin Franklin Cooling covers Charles Ferguson Smith Grant's old commander and friend Grant was always ill at ease commanding Smith The affection and esteem Grant had for him is well documented Earl Hess did Peter Osterhaus and the ethnic complications these generals and their units introduced to command Both William and Lewis Wallace appear with James McPherson and Grandville Dodge Admiral Potter and Foote get eual status with the generals producing a well balanced look at the important lieutenants during this timeThis can be a sit and read book or a pick up and read an essay book either is informative and fun This works eually well as a read alone or read in conjunction with the second book in the series I read this book over a couple of months as a series of essays The uality of the work is consistent fully footnoted and a List of Contributors provides the reader with information about the authors Steven E Woodworth PH D I almost always purchase anything on Grant or by Steve Wodworth so of course I snapped up this slim volume Unfortunately it's not in the same league as its model LEE'S LIEUTENANTS The essays seem a bit short and superficial and for the most part seem to reveal very little new information regarding their subjects I think the publisher attempted too much in too little space I also wish the editor would have given us a nice comprehensive bibliographic essay on the existing biographies of these officers I will of course purchase volume two despite this work's limitations Grant's Lieutenants: From Cairo to Vicksburg (Modern War Studies (Hardcover)) (v. 1) Woodworth is a proven able civil war historian but this is one of his weakest books Instead of concentrating on Grant's relationship with his subordinates he focuses on mini biographhies of people in Grant's orbit such as Wallace Baldy Smith Sherman and Sheridan The biographies themselves are no better than what you would find in an encyclopedia and contain absolutely no new or novel information There is very little material on the personal dynamics between the commander and his minionsGrant's famous feuds with Rosecrans Pap Thomas and Smith are poorly presented and glossed over without inciteful comment A golden opportunity is missed here because these disagreements highlight the most interesting aspect of Grant's relationships throughout the war In short a slim and completely unpenetrating look at a subject that is well suited for a lengthy and interesting examination terrific for civil war buffs so much ineptitude a war fought without thought given to new technilogical advances has much changed hopefully we will never find out Steven E Woodworth PH D Interesting short chapter bios of Grants Lieutenants Vol I of II volumes Definitely worth the time to read as it will give you a better feel for these generals when reading other CW histories