Decision At Tom S Brook
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Decision At Tom S Brook
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Author : William J. Miller
language : en
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Release Date : 2016-05-19
Decision At Tom S Brook written by William J. Miller and has been published by Savas Beatie this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-19 with History categories.
The Battle of Tom’s Brook, recalled one Confederate soldier, was “the greatest disaster that ever befell our cavalry during the whole war.” The fight took place during the last autumn of the Civil War, when the Union General Phil Sheridan vowed to turn the crop-rich Shenandoah Valley into “a desert.” Farms and homes were burned, livestock slaughtered, and Southern families suffered. The story of the Tom’s Brook cavalry affair centers on two young men who had risen to prominence as soldiers: George A. Custer and Thomas L. Rosser. They had been fast friends since their teenage days at West Point, but the war sent them down separate paths—Custer to the Union army and Rosser to the Confederacy. Each was a born warrior who took obvious joy in the exhilaration of battle. Each possessed almost all of the traits of the ideal cavalryman—courage, intelligence, physical strength, inner-fire. Only their judgment was questionable. Their separate paths converged in the Shenandoah Valley in the summer of 1864, when Custer was ordered to destroy, and Rosser was ordered to stop him. For three days, Rosser’s gray troopers pursued and attacked the Federals. On the fourth day, October 9, the tables turned in the open fields above Tom’s Brook, where each ambitious friend sought his own advancement at the expense of the other. One capitalized upon every advantage fate threw before him, while the other, sure of his abilities in battle and eager to fight, attempted to impose his will on unfavorable circumstances and tempted fate by inviting catastrophe. This long-overlooked cavalry action had a lasting effect on mounted operations and influenced the balance of the campaign in the Valley. Based upon extensive research in primary documents and gracefully written, award-winning author William J. Miller’s Decision at Tom’s Brook presents significant new material on Thomas Rosser, and argues that his character was his destiny. Rosser’s decision-making that day changed his life and the lives of hundreds of other men. Miller’s new study is Civil War history and high personal drama at its finest.
Decisions On Geographic Names In The United States
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Author : United States Board on Geographic Names
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
Decisions On Geographic Names In The United States written by United States Board on Geographic Names and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Names, Geographical categories.
The Memoirs Of The Civil War Commanders
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Author : Raphael Semmes
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2023-11-09
The Memoirs Of The Civil War Commanders written by Raphael Semmes and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-09 with History categories.
'The Memoirs of the Civil War Commanders' presents an unparalleled assembly of reflective narratives, epitomizing the diversity of experiences, ideologies, and literary craftsmanship tracing back to one of America's most transformative periods. The anthology spans a broad spectrum of perspectives, from the strategic intricacies of battlefield maneuvers to the profound personal tumults each leader endured. Its significance lies not only in the historicity of the essays but also in the varied literary styles—ranging from the eloquently philosophical to the starkly pragmatic—that offer readers a multifaceted understanding of the Civil War era. Notable pieces within the collection illuminate the strategic genius, moral dilemmas, and the relentless pursuit of what each commander believed was a just cause, without allocating undue prominence to any single contributor over the collective ensemble. The backgrounds of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses Grant, Jefferson Davis, Raphael Semmes, and William Sherman bring forth an intersection of narratives steeped in deeply held convictions, strategic innovation, and an indomitable will characteristic of the epoch. Each contributing their distinct voice, these figures not only shaped the course of American history but also belonged to, or were in direct opposition to, significant cultural and literary movements of their time, including Romanticism's valorization of individual experience and Realism's focus on the conditions of the common man and the specifics of war. This anthology, by knitting together the threads of these disparate yet interconnected lives, offers an incomparable exploration into the Civil War's complex tapestry. Readers are invited to delve into 'The Memoirs of the Civil War Commanders' not only as a pursuit of historical education but as a unique opportunity to engage with the intricate confluence of personal conviction and national destiny. The collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of narrative to illuminate the multifarious realities of one of the most pivotal epochs in American history, encouraging a deeper understanding and continued dialogue concerning its profound impacts.
General Sheridan
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Author : Henry Eugene Davies
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1895
General Sheridan written by Henry Eugene Davies and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1895 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Federal Highway Administration Office Of Motor Carriers Register
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Federal Highway Administration Office Of Motor Carriers Register written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Transportation, Automotive categories.
Cases Decided In The Supreme Court Of Appeals Of Virginia
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Author : Virginia. Supreme Court of Appeals
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1944
Cases Decided In The Supreme Court Of Appeals Of Virginia written by Virginia. Supreme Court of Appeals and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1944 with Law reports, digests, etc categories.
Cases Decided In The Court Of Claims Of The United States
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Author : United States. Court of Claims
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1915
Cases Decided In The Court Of Claims Of The United States written by United States. Court of Claims and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1915 with Law reports, digests, etc categories.
Geology Of The Strasburg And Toms Brook Quadrangles Virginia
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Author : Eugene Kenton Rader
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Geology Of The Strasburg And Toms Brook Quadrangles Virginia written by Eugene Kenton Rader and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Geology categories.
Cases Decided In The Court Of Claims Of The United States At The With The Rules Of Practice And The Acts Of Congress Relating To The Court
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Author : United States. Court of Claims
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1915
Cases Decided In The Court Of Claims Of The United States At The With The Rules Of Practice And The Acts Of Congress Relating To The Court written by United States. Court of Claims and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1915 with Law reports, digests, etc categories.
Interstate Commerce Commission Reports
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Author : United States. Interstate Commerce Commission
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1919
Interstate Commerce Commission Reports written by United States. Interstate Commerce Commission and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1919 with Interstate commerce categories.