Generals of the civil war book

I like history books that are short and to the point. Major general don carlos buell stood among the senior northern commanders early in the civil war, led the army of the ohio in the critical kentucky theater in. Nov 14, 2016 according to the book statistical record of the armies of the united states by frederick phisterer, a total of 67 union generals and 73 confederate generals were killed in the civil war. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the war s most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film. A welcome addition to the literature of the prewar army and the civil war volunteer army. Gunther, a germanborn yankee trapped in the south by the onset of the civil war more generals in gray is a splendid book, indispensible. That was extremely helpful to me because it provided me with a lot of information about the first half of the civil war without boring me to death. Armies and soldiers genealogy general government documents guides to records in the national archives laws maps military operations personal papers. The book adopts the same approach as the killer angels, recounting events from the perspective of several key figures, in this. Drawing on more than 170 sourcesincluding the letters, diaries, and memoirs of the general officers of the union and confederate armies, as well as their staff officers and other prominent figures civil war historian robert girardi. See more ideas about war, american civil war and civil war photos. Civil war generals some are great, some are bad civil war. The book adopts the same approach as the killer angels, recounting events from the perspective of several key figures, in this case primarily lee, hancock, jackson, and chamberlain. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set.

Tria giovan almost 1,000 men on both sides of the civil war rose to the status of general rank. There were no errors that i could find, but accuracy is difficult to assess without additional independent research. Krick ezra warners generals in gray has stood for more than a generation as an indispensable reference work on the confederate high command. Confederate generals of the civil war, best known confederate. The following lists show the names, substantive ranks, and brevet ranks if applicable of all general officers who served in the united states army during the civil war, in addition to a small selection of lowerranked officers who received brevets as general officers. Lincolns generals gettysburg civil war institute books boritt, gabor s. Graduates 1829 th in class of 46 csa general in chief robert e. Since historians dispute exactly who should be counted as union or confederate generals during the american civil war civil war, some officers identified as generals in some past writings may not meet the criteria for identification as fullgrade or substantivegrade, or actual grade or rank generals. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. A photographic portrait book mike rothmiller, unknown individuals, the national archives, the library of. Digital audiobook 232003 prebound 411998 paperback 51997 hardcover 5281996. These six generals fought in the majority of the major battles of the war and offer various forms of combat leadership. For our latest newsstandonly special issue, the civil war almanac, we asked a panel of civil war historiansj. The rise and fall of legendary war hero thomas stonewall jackson as he leads the confederacy to great success against the union from 1861 to 1863.

With stephen lang, robert duvall, jeff daniels, donzaleigh abernathy. William r sanford profiles the lives and military careers of nathan b. Many north americans will be familiar with the famous life stories of the major figures like abraham lincoln, the generals ulysses s grant and robert e lee and confederate leader jefferson davis. More generals in gray is a splendid book, indispensible historian robert k. As an avid history reader, this book did a lot to make the personalities and relative characters of the civil war generals into perspective. War is a hard business, and well may its rule, its test of merit, be hard. The book is essentially a history of the civil war that focuses on the experiences of robert e. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his fathers pulitzer prize. Civil war gods and generals encyclopaedia metallum. The civil war generals offers an unvarnished and largely unknown window into what military generals wrote and said about each other during the civil war era. Gunther, mississippi river confederate 2012, professor allardices latest book, traces the curious career of chicagoan charles f.

Far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other american figure. During the american civil war, many men served as generals in the union army. Braxton bragg 18171876 bragg just could not play well with others. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. This work discusses the brilliance and stupidity of these men as they gruelled through the business of command. The editor, steven woodworth is a fine scholar of the civil war, and this book makes a nice addition to a civil war library. Sarah emma edmonds of new brunswick, canada, is familiar to many in civil war circles. A distinguished historian of the frontier army, in what is apparently his last work, the late robert utley gives us a look at the lives and careers of seven civil war major generals who went on to hold senior posts in the indian fighting army. Jan 01, 1996 gods and generals is a prequel to that book, covering the leadup to the civil war, plus the first two years of the war. A must read book about stonewall jackson is rebel yell. Jun 25, 2018 its typical of the era in which dannett wrote the book, almost 60 years ago. North alabama civil war generals tennessee valley civil.

Thus in the literature of the civil war there is a vast array of works on lesser known individuals and small groups. Panel discussion on controversial generals of the civil war historians answered audience questions about civil war generals, including which ones have been the most loved and hated through history. North alabama civil war generals tennessee valley civil war. Who were the ten most important generals of the american. Though one might quibble here and there with some of utleys summary details and assessments, the civil war sections are generally solid and offer insights into individual strengths and weaknesses that. Every war has its successful and unsuccessful generals, but confederate general bragg and union general mcclellan were the worst during the civil war.

Graduates 1829 2nd in class of 46 csa general thomas stonewall. Generals south, generals north highlights twentyfour commanderstwelve each from the confederacy and the union. More serious students will want to utilize the many splendid archival holdings of civil war materials. Generals of the civil war trading cards comic book plus. Lincolns generals gettysburg civil war institute books.

The following lists show the names, substantive ranks, and brevet ranks if applicable of all. This is an interesting compilation of essays on generals in defeat in the civil war. It was enjoyable to get more of a personal view of the various characters of the men who wielded enormous influence and command at a transformative time in our countrys history. Learn about the civil war with homeschool curriculum, books, and resources to help you teach history effectively and in a way students will enjoy. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Allardice has produced a book that stands as a worthy sequel to warners.

The list of american civil war civil war generals has been divided into five articles. That was extremely helpful to me because it provided me with a lot of information about the. Famous generals of the civil war civil war series newman, marc on. List of american civil war generals union wikipedia. Vermont texas generals identified union army civil war. Bestselling author and military historian alan axelrod presents a biography of each, narrates the major engagements in which each fought emphasizing tactical leadership and outcome produced, and explores each mans evercontroversial reputation.

Thomas stonewall jackson thomas stonewall jackson was a confederate general who died during the war. He was a competent enough professional soldier, but his. This book has 31 pages and was uploaded by lyons on august 29, 2019. Dec 1, 2019 names and photos of general officers in the confederate army. Drawing on more than 170 sourcesincluding the letters, diaries, and memoirs of the general officers of the union and confederate armies, as well as their staff officers and other prominent figurescivil war historian robert girardi. Vermont texas generals identified union army civil war book. Lee, ulysses grant, john bell hood, george thomas, john b. Gods and generals is a wonderful combination of fact and fiction. Comrades, peers, rivals in their own words robert i. Its typical of the era in which dannett wrote the book, almost 60 years ago. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson this is a very well researched and fascinating biography about one of the confederates best and most famous generals.

Girardi, zenith press drawing from memoirs, diaries, letters and interviews, robert girardi offers a nuanced portrait of more than 400 generals and an. Gods and generals is a prequel to that book, covering the leadup to the civil war, plus the first two years of the war. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Hjaltar ifran dalarna 2015 gods and generals civil war. Union generals of the civil war, best known union generals. The participants examined how each man ascended to the military rank and what separated each from their peers.