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Baron de Jomini, Summary of the Art of War, or a New Analytical Compend of the Principle Combinations of Strategy, of Grand Tactics and of Military Policy. (ed. Major O. F. Winship , Assistant Adjutant General , U. S. A., Lieut. E. E. McLean , 1st Infantry, U. S. A.) 378 0 Browse Search
Hon. J. L. M. Curry , LL.D., William Robertson Garrett , A. M. , Ph.D., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 1.1, Legal Justification of the South in secession, The South as a factor in the territorial expansion of the United States (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 106 0 Browse Search
Emil Schalk, A. O., The Art of War written expressly for and dedicated to the U.S. Volunteer Army. 104 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: September 19, 1864., [Electronic resource] 66 0 Browse Search
William Swinton, Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac 46 0 Browse Search
John Esten Cooke, Wearing of the Gray: Being Personal Portraits, Scenes, and Adventures of War. 36 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore) 32 0 Browse Search
The Annals of the Civil War Written by Leading Participants North and South (ed. Alexander Kelly McClure) 28 0 Browse Search
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The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 1: The Opening Battles. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 26 0 Browse Search
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George H. Gordon, From Brook Farm to Cedar Mountain, Chapter 3: through Harper's Ferry to Winchester—The Valley of the Shenandoah. (search)
hout adventure we encamped about sundown within one mile of Berryville. General — was there before us, and without opposition, although not without a fight. While riding in advance, the commanding general saw, as he thought, preparations to oppose his march. On a distant hill, surrounded with horsemen, a devilish invention met his gaze. What is it? he asked in vain. Are these three men on horseback the advance of legions? Bring up the field-batteries! he cried aloud. Pointing, like Napoleon to the British squares at Waterloo, he shouted, Our pathway lies there. So General — hurled his shot and shell at this obstacle to his progress. Off scampered the three horsemen; down from his perch scrambled and scud the driver of a threshing-machine,--for this was the harmless implement that filled the soul of General — with direful purpose. To camp that afternoon there came an old farmer to inquire why they fired at him. According to the proclamation, said he, you did n't come to dest<
George H. Gordon, From Brook Farm to Cedar Mountain, Chapter 7: the Army of Virginia under General Pope—Battle of Cedar Mountain. (search)
ders that had preceded our commander created an intense curiosity actually to look upon him, and we were gratified on the 3d of August, for he came to inspect the troops of our corps in a review. Upon this momentous occasion, which had been preceded by many drills, in some of which General Banks attempted and creditably performed division movements, we were anxious to excel, as we knew we ought; and so were ready long before the arrival of Pope, and long after the time assigned in orders. Napoleon did not fail to keep his appointments to review his troops, said a critical officer, somewhat melted by the heat. Nor did Wellington, was the aimable reply of another. Further comparison was checked by a rising cloud of dust, within which Pope and a numerous staff drew rein; while the cannon roared, the drums sounded, and the horses pranced or cavorted so vigorously that it took about ten minutes to quiet their demonstrations of admiration for Pope. Then the review began in column of br
George H. Gordon, From Brook Farm to Cedar Mountain, Chapter 9: battle of Cedar Mountain (continued). (search)
paign. and can there be a doubt how such a contest would terminate? Even Dabney admits in his history of this action that Jackson had 20,000 men engaged; but he puts our force at 32,000 in the battle. Dabney's Life of Jackson. Arguments for Jackson's prowess based upon such figures are grounded on air. Jackson admits a loss in killed and wounded of 1,314, and claims to have caused us a loss of twice that number. We captured four hundred prisoners, 5,302 small arms, one twelve-pounder Napoleon and its caisson, with two other caissons and a limber. Jackson's Report. Jackson thought, says Dabney, that Cedar Mountain was his most successful battle. This field was remarkable for the narrowness of its front: a mile in width, embracing the whole ground upon which centre and left wing had wrestled for half a day against 30,000 men,--a number which would make a line of battle six miles long. Dabney's Life of Jackson. Had Jackson known that he was fighting none other than Banks's