The Army of Tennessee (Civilization of the American Indian Series) [Paperback]

Stanley F. Horn (Author), Albert Castel (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Civilization of the American Indian Series | Publication Date: September 15, 1993

Nowhere in the annals of United States military history is there a more tragic, yet valorous, story than that of the Army of Tennessee. Unlike its companion fighting unit, the Army of Northern Virginia which was commanded throughout the Civil War by one of the great military figures of all time, Robert E. Lee, the history of the Army of Tennessee is one of ever-changing commanders, of bickering and wrangling among its leaders, and a discouraging succession of disappointments and might-have-beens.

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About the Author

Stanley F. Horn was born near Nashville, Tennessee, in the midst of the scenes of the activities of the Army of Tennessee. He was the editor of Southern Lumberman Magazine and the author of many books.

Albert Castel, a Civil War historian living in Hillsdale, Michigan, is the author of Decision in the West: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864.

Product Details

• Paperback: 524 pages
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press (September 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806125659
• ISBN-13: 978-0806125657
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #706,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice introductory survey of AOT..., April 30, 2003

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Charles C. DiVincenti Jr. "Carlo" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Army of Tennessee (Civilization of the American Indian Series) (Paperback)

Although written 50+ years ago, this offering by Horn give a nice survey of this unit. A splendid look at actions in Missouri and Arkansas sets the stage for further accounts of Fort Henry, Fort Donelson and the usual litany of the AOT theatres of battle.
I found the text very reader friendly, although a few more maps would have been helpful. This edition's use of large-style print was also a treat. His discourse on some key military personalities is very interesting - especially his take on Sherman. I never "saw" Cump Sherman viewed with these insights before! A new intro/preface brings the reader up-to-speed on the current literature concerning the Army of Tennessee to offer the reader a more modern take on exploits of A. S. Johnston, Bishop Polk, Bragg and Hood. An excellent starting point for future in-depth study.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An oldie but goodie for Civil War historical students, December 2, 1998

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Jack Trammell - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Army of Tennessee (Civilization of the American Indian Series) (Paperback)

I still find this book useful, despite the sources that have been discovered or reinterpreted since Horn wrote his book. He blends anecdotal information with larger views on strategy and poltical conflicts. The story of the Army of Tennessee is still a story that remains largely untold, and Horn tells it very well.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 60+ years Old., February 2, 2004

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Michael E. Fitzgerald (Kingwood, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Army of Tennessee (Civilization of the American Indian Series) (Paperback)

I like reading some of the older books written on various aspects of the Civil War. Stan Horn's book is often quoted in many of the bibliographies of more recent vintage. Despite its age, it remains a key work on the Confederacy's war plans in its Central theater of operations. It is remarkably devoid of Confederate excuses.

The book focuses on the performance of the Army of Tennessee and Horn places the blame for its poor performance where it belongs, on the Confederacy's High Command. He does an unusually good job with the bickering that occurred in key command positions, analyzes Jeff Davis' curious support for Braxton Bragg and lays the blame for this Army's ultimate destruction under John Bell Hood where it belongs, at the feet of Jeff Davis.

Well written and researched, it is a book well worth the time.