Peer through history at Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet, whose steady nature and dominating figure earned him the nicknames "War Horse," "Bulldog," and "Bull of the Woods." Years after the war, Longstreet's reputation swung between Confederate hero and brutish scoundrel. A dutiful soldier with a penchant for drink and gambling, Longstreet spoke little but inspired many, and he continues to fascinate Civil war historians.In his memoir From Manassas to Appomattox, Longstreet reveals his inner musings and insights regarding the War between the States. Ever the soldier, he skims over his personal life to focus on battle strategies, war accounts, and opinions regarding other officers who were as misunderstood as him. The principle subordinate under General Robert E. Lee, Longstreet provides several accounts of Lee's leadership and their strong partnership. An invaluable firsthand account of life during the Civil War, From Manassas to Appomattox not only illuminates the life and ambitions of Lieutenant General James Longstreet, but it also offers an in-depth view of army operations within the Confederacy. An introduction and notes by prominent historian James I. Robertson Jr. and a new foreword by Christian Keller offer insight into the impact of Longstreet's career on American history.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-03-03
Mått:140 x 216 x 45 mm
Vikt:907 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Indiana University Press (IPS)
Antal sidor:774
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Indiana University Press
Medarbetare:Christian Keller
ISBN:9780253047069

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James Longstreet was a Confederate general under Robert E. Lee.James I. Robertson Jr. was Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech and the author of numerous titles. He died in November 2019.Christian Keller is Professor of History in the Department of National Security and Strategy at War College and is the author of Pennsylvania: A Military History.

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword by Christian KellerIntroductionPreface1. The Ante-bellum Life of the Author2. From New Mexico to Manassas3. Battle oManassas, or Bull Run4. The Confederates Hovering Around Washington5. Round About Richmond6. The Battle of Williamsburg7. Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks8. Sequelae of Seven Pines9. Robert E. Lee in Command10. Fighting along the Chickahominy11. Battle of Malvern Hill12. Halleck and Pope in Federal Command13. Making Ready for Manassas Again14. Second Battle of Manassas (Bull Run)15. The Maryland Campaign16. "The Lost Order" - South Mountain17. Preliminaries of the Great Battle18. Battle of Sharpsburg, or Antietam19. Battle of Sharpsburg, or Antietam (continued)20. Review of the Maryland Campaign21. Reorganization and Rest for Both Armies22. Battle of Fredericksburg23. Battle of Fredericksburg (continued)24. Preparing for the Spring of '6325. Invasion of Pennsylvania26. Gettysburg - First Day27. Gettysburg - Second Day28. Gettysburg - Third Day29. The Wave Rolls Back30. Longstreet Moves to Georgia31. Battle of Chickamauga32. Failure to Follow Success33. The East Tennessee Campaign34. Besieging Knoxville35. Cut Off from East and West36. Strategic Importance of the Field37. Last Days in Tennessee38. Battle of the Wilderness39. Again in Front of Richmond40. Talk of Peace41. Battle of Five Forks42. Petersburg43. Appomattox44. Post-Bellum PendantAppendixNotesIndex