Admiral David Glasgow Farragut: a study of the criteria used to select the Commander of the West Gul

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Admiral David Glasgow Farragut: a study of the criteria used to select the Commander of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron.

Collection - Master of Military Art and Science Theses
Title -
Admiral David Glasgow Farragut: a study of the criteria used to select the Commander of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron.
Author -
Ritchie, Steven C.
Abstract - This
study examines the life and career of Admiral David G. Farragut. Specifically, this paper addresses the primary question: Why was Farragut chosen to command the West Gulf Blockading Squadron? This study seeks to establish the criteria used in Farragut’s selection. This thesis breaks down the criteria into three areas. First, the study examines significant events in Farragut’s career leading up to his selection. Second, this study analyzes Farragut’s loyalty to the Union and its effect on his selection. Last, Farragut’s political and family connections are examined to determine their effect on his selection. Research shows that career performance and seniority, loyalty to country, and political connections were all factors in Farragut’s appointment to command. By analyzing these factors and the selection process, this study contributes to the knowledge and understanding of how commanders were appointed during the Civil War.
Keyword -
Farragut, David G.; West Gulf Blockading Squadron; Union Army; Civil War, 1861-1865; Naval commanders; Military leadership; Leadership characteristics; Military personnel; United States Navy; Biographies
Series
Command and General Staff College (CGSC) MMAS thesis
Publisher -
Fort Leavenworth, KS : U.S. Army Command and General Staff College,
Date, Original -
1999-06-04
Date, Digital -
1999-06-04
Resource Type - Textual
Format PDF; Adobe Acrobat Reader required; 86 p.; 312 KB.
Call number -
ADA 367620
Release statement - Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited. The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of the student-authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency. (References to these studies should include the foregoing statement.)
Repository - Combined Arms Research Library
Library - Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library
Date created -
2006-09-14

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Admiral David Glasgow Farragut: a study of the criteria used to select the Commander of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron.

Collection - Master of Military Art and Science Theses
Title -
Admiral David Glasgow Farragut: a study of the criteria used to select the Commander of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron.
Author -
Ritchie, Steven C.
Abstract - This
study examines the life and career of Admiral David G. Farragut. Specifically, this paper addresses the primary question: Why was Farragut chosen to command the West Gulf Blockading Squadron? This study seeks to establish the criteria used in Farragut’s selection. This thesis breaks down the criteria into three areas. First, the study examines significant events in Farragut’s career leading up to his selection. Second, this study analyzes Farragut’s loyalty to the Union and its effect on his selection. Last, Farragut’s political and family connections are examined to determine their effect on his selection. Research shows that career performance and seniority, loyalty to country, and political connections were all factors in Farragut’s appointment to command. By analyzing these factors and the selection process, this study contributes to the knowledge and understanding of how commanders were appointed during the Civil War.
Keyword -
Farragut, David G.; West Gulf Blockading Squadron; Union Army; Civil War, 1861-1865; Naval commanders; Military leadership; Leadership characteristics; Military personnel; United States Navy; Biographies
Series
Command and General Staff College (CGSC) MMAS thesis
Publisher -
Fort Leavenworth, KS : U.S. Army Command and General Staff College,
Date, Original -
1999-06-04
Date, Digital -
1999-06-04
Resource Type - Textual
Format PDF; Adobe Acrobat Reader required; 86 p.; 312 KB.
Call number -
ADA 367620
Release statement - Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited. The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of the student-authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency. (References to these studies should include the foregoing statement.)
Repository - Combined Arms Research Library
Library - Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library
Date created -
2006-09-14

Cheers,
USS ALASKA

Many thanks for this! Will read with keen interest.
 
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