General James Longstreet In The West

Author : Alexander Mendoza
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781603440523

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Confederate Struggle for Command by Alexander Mendoza Pdf

"Though he has traditionally been saddled with much of the blame for the Confederate loss at Gettysburg, Lt. Gen. James Longstreet was a capable, resourceful, and brave commander. Lee referred to Longstreet as his "Old Warhorse," and Longstreet's men gave him the sobriquet "Bull of the Woods" for his aggressive tactics at Chickamauga." "Now, historian Alexander Mendoza offers a comprehensive analysis of Longstreet's leadership during his seven-month assignment in the Tennessee theater of operations. He concludes that the obstacles to effective command faced by Longstreet during his sojourn in the west had at least as much to do with longstanding grievances and politically motivated prejudices as they did with any personal or military shortcomings of Longstreet himself."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Judith Lee Hallock
Publisher : Civil War Campaigns and Comman
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 1886661049

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General James Longstreet in the West by Judith Lee Hallock Pdf

It is September 1863. Gen. James Longstreet and his Corps ride the rails westward to join Gen. Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee in its efforts to halt the advance of the Union Army. Longstreet, a favorite of Gen. Robert E. Lee, fully expects to replace Bragg as commander of the Western Army. Despite assurances to Longstreet from prominent Confederates, President Davis does not remove Bragg to make way for Longstreet. Longstreet's keen disappointment and unsoldierly behavior lead to disaster for the Army itself. Upon separation from Bragg's Army he fails spectacularly at Knoxville, proving to all his inability to function in an independent command. An objective and realistic look at a Confederate commander by a respected historian.

Author : Jeffry D. Wert
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781439127780

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General James Longstreet by Jeffry D. Wert Pdf

General James Longstreet fought in nearly every campaign of the Civil War, from Manassas (the first battle of Bull Run) to Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chickamauga, Gettysburg, and was present at the surrender at Appomattox. Yet, he was largely held to blame for the Confederacy's defeat at Gettysburg. General James Longstreet sheds new light on the controversial commander and the man Robert E. Lee called “my old war horse.”

Author : Jeffry D. Wert
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1994-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780671892876

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General James Longstreet by Jeffry D. Wert Pdf

Argues that Longstreet was unfairly blamed for the defeat at Gettysburg.

Author : James Longstreet
Publisher : Philadelphia : Lippincott
Page : 852 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : United States
ISBN : HARVARD:32044036450203

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From Manassas to Appomattox by James Longstreet Pdf

Donated by Lloyd Miller.

Author : James Longstreet
Publisher : Philadelphia : Lippincott
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105048954452

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From Manassas to Appomattox by James Longstreet Pdf

Donated by Lloyd Miller.

Author : Harold M. Knudsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Generals
ISBN : 0982659202

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General James Longstreet by Harold M. Knudsen Pdf

Author : Helen Dortch Longstreet
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-29
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547023661

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Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records by Helen Dortch Longstreet Pdf

Lee and Longstreet at High Tide is a biography written by Helen D. Longstreet. It depicts the life and military service of Civil War confederate general James Longstreet, who led numerous battles, including Gettysburg.

Author : Helen Dortch Longstreet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Generals
ISBN : UVA:X002328311

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Lee and Longstreet at High Tide by Helen Dortch Longstreet Pdf

Author : F. Gregory Toretta
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781636241180

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Lieutenant General James Longstreet: Innovative Military Strategist by F. Gregory Toretta Pdf

A “fascinating and informative” reassessment of the underappreciated Confederate general’s achievements and ahead-of-his-time military strategy (Midwest Book Review). Lieutenant-General James Longstreet, commander of the First Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, was a brilliant tactician and strategist. Prior to the Civil War there were many technological developments, of which the rifled musket and cannon, rail transport, and the telegraph were just a few. In addition, the North enjoyed a great advantage in manpower and resources. Longstreet adapted to these technological changes and the disparity between the belligerents, making recommendations on how the war should be fought. Longstreet made a mental leap to adjust to this new type of warfare. Many others didn’t make this leap, including Lee, Jackson, Bragg, Hood, and Jefferson Davis, and Longstreet’s advice went unheeded. In contrast to many southern generals, he advocated for defensive warfare, using entrenchments and trying to maneuver the enemy to assault his position, conserving manpower, resources, and supplies. With the advent of the highly accurate and long-range rifled musket, offensive tactics became questionable and risky. This caused Longstreet to come into conflict with General Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg, and with General Bragg at Chickamauga. Longstreet, a pragmatic and methodical general, was never given full authority over an army in the field. Had his suggestions been utilized there would have been a better outcome for the South. Many historians and biographers have misunderstood Longstreet and his motives, but this work offers a fresh perspective. It takes a new viewpoint of the Civil War and the generals who tailored their designs to pursue the war, analyzes Longstreet’s views of the generals and the tactics and strategy they employed, and examines why Longstreet proposed and urged a new type of warfare.

Author : James Longstreet
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1522780017

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General James Longstreet at Gettysburg by James Longstreet Pdf

One of the most important Confederate generals of the Civil War was Lieutenant General James Longstreet, the man Robert E. Lee called his "old war horse." Longstreet was arguably the best corps commander the Confederates have, and he played crucial roles at Antietam, Second Bull Run, Chickamauga, the Wilderness, and Fredericksburg. However, Longstreet had a controversial role at Gettysburg, when he was unable to roll up the Union Army of the Potomac's flank on Day 2 and Pickett's Charge failed on Day 3. Though Longstreet tried to talk Lee out of the attacks, they went forward, and Longstreet criticized Lee about them afterward, making him reviled among other Confederates. In turn, they tried to blame him for the loss at Gettysburg. Just a few years before his death, Longstreet finally published his crucial memoirs, From Manassas to Appomattox, which talked about his experiences and analysis of the decisions made during the war. Longstreet wrote it to respond to his own critics and because Lee himself didn't write any. Regardless, they are one of the most important post-war writings of any general on either side of the Civil War.

Author : Donald Bridgman Sanger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Generals
ISBN : UOM:39015064994166

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General James Longstreet and the Civil War ... by Donald Bridgman Sanger Pdf

Author : James Longstreet
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-02
Category : History
ISBN : 1620874709

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From Manassas to Appomattox by James Longstreet Pdf

The reputation of Confederate General James Longstreet—second-in-command to and intimate friend of Robert E. Lee—has undergone dramatic swings over the course of history. Revered by his men and respected by his fellow officers during the Ameri

Author : Wilbur D. Thomas
Publisher : McClain Printing Company
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036110067

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General James "Pete" Longstreet, Lee's "Old War Horse" by Wilbur D. Thomas Pdf

Author : Cory M. Pfarr
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476634999

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Longstreet at Gettysburg by Cory M. Pfarr Pdf

This is the first book-length, critical analysis of Lieutenant General James Longstreet's actions at the Battle of Gettysburg. The author argues that Longstreet's record has been discredited unfairly, beginning with character assassination by his contemporaries after the war and, persistently, by historians in the decades since. By closely studying the three-day battle, and conducting an incisive historiographical inquiry into Longstreet's treatment by scholars, this book presents an alternative view of Longstreet as an effective military leader, and refutes over a century of negative evaluations of his performance.