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Old 12-30-2004, 09:23 PM
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Who would you class as the great unknown or under rated generals of the Civil War?

The first General that comes to mind s General Bowen who died of dysentery just after the surrender of Vicksburg. If he hadn't contracted dysentery I believe he might well have created a reputation on par with that of Patrick Cleburne.
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Old 12-31-2004, 10:58 AM
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I always thought Manning Force was never given his due respect. His command at the Battle of Atlanta at Leggett's Hill was superb.
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Old 02-06-2005, 09:22 AM
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kicks a tumbleweed out of the room. What do you all think of Emory Upton?
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