Civil War History - The Eastern TheaterDiscuss any and all battles, movements, and events occuring in the Eastern Theater here! This includes any actions in tha area east of the Appalachian Mountains in the vicinity of the river capitals of Richmond and Washington D.C.
At least Lee was enabled to shuffle commanders in looking for the best he could get. Western commanders did not enjoy that freedom.
Ole
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Anderson like was previously said was a very adept division commander, but just didn't have the abilities to make the next step efficiently. McLaws fits in the same category.
Gordon was not an option in 63 as he just had been promoted to Brig General after Chancellorsville. In the latter stages of the war he showed the ability to lead a corps, although not what we would consider a full size corps from the 62-63 time frame.
When I first got back into the WBTS it was with Sears' To the Gates of Richmond. One of my clearest recollections of reaction to the book was Daniel Harvey Hill. Don't remember all that much about the 7 Days, but I do remember thinking, "What a jerk!" I wasn't surprised when he was transferred south, and I was surprised when he was brought back north.
Wouldn't it have been a kick to have him and Bragg together for the duration? Hoot.
Ole
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D H Hill's career unquestionably was hurt by the fact that he couldn't get along with anyone.
He had some fine moments, but his Washington/New Bern operations really make one question his abilities. I think they proved that he was not material for an independent command. A decent division commander, but even that was screwed up by his unwillingness to cooperate with those he did not like.
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....but even that was screwed up by his unwillingness to cooperate with those he did not like.
...which appears to have been darn near everybody. I'll bet he kicked other people's dogs, too.
Ole
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From what I've read Jackson wasn't exactly on the best terms with quite a few people in the ANV. Excuse the rather stupid question, but aside from the soldiers of the Stonewall Brigade, Lee, and his own staff, did he get along with anyone?
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__________________ I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing that no man desires for himself. A. Lincoln
From what I've read Jackson wasn't exactly on the best terms with quite a few people in the ANV. Excuse the rather stupid question, but aside from the soldiers of the Stonewall Brigade, Lee, and his own staff, did he get along with anyone?
My analysis of Jackson (and I am far from a Jackson scholar) is that he had God on his side. He neither wanted nor needed further assistance.
Ole
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