Military History of Ulysses S. Grant, from April, 1861 to April, 1865 [Hardcover]

Adam Badeau (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1977 | ISBN-10: 0836971507 | ISBN-13: 978-0836971507

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1882. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXVII. Grant directs Sheridan to move upon Charlottesville--Sheridan recommends redaction of his command--Lee reinforces Early--Sheridan moves down the Valley--Early follows--Cavalry battle at Tom's Brook--Rout of the rebels--Sheridan moves to Cedar Creek--Sheridan summoned to Washington--Wright left in command--Early determines to attack Sheridan's army--Topography--Battle of Cedar Creek--Movement of Early, in night of October 18th--Assault on left of national army--Wright driven back in confusion seven miles--Sheridan arrives at Winchester on 18th-- Rides towards Cedar Creek on 19th--Turns the tide of fugitives--" Pace the other way"--Re-forms the line--Last attack of Early repulsed-- Sheridan attacks in his turn--Rout of the rebels--Magnitude of rebel disaster--End of campaign in Shenandoah Valley--Sheridan's military achievements and character--Faults of Early--End of Early's career-- Grant's policy of destroying resources of the Valley--Justified by necessity, by results, and by course pursued by rebels--Grant moves against Lee's communications--Instructions to Meade and Butler--Geography of country --Army of Potomac crosses Hatcher's run--Warren fails to connect with Hancock--Grant at Burgess's mill--Enemy's line found to extend further than expected--Grant suspends operation--Returns to City Point, supposing connection made between Warren and Hancock--Enemy comes into gap between Fifth and Second corps--Gallant behavior of Egan--Repulse of rebels--Butler moves against fortified works, contrary to orders-- Repulse of Butler--Criticism of entire movement--General remarks on Grant's operations before Petersburg. While these events were passing in Georgia and on the James, Sheridan had advanced as far as Staunton and Waynesboro', south of which points...

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• Hardcover
• Publisher: Ayer Co Pub (June 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836971507
• ISBN-13: 978-0836971507
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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2.0 out of 5 stars Beyond plodding, March 6, 2004

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This review is from: Military History of Ulysses S. Grant, from April, 1861 to April, 1865 (Hardcover)

Adam Badeau was a man who served on Grant's staff and who knew him well. Unfortunately, Badeau was venal, conceited, arrogant, cheap and had the character of a con man. Grant, hopelessly naive about many things, never was able to see into the black soul of this snake. Badeau wrote his trilogy between 1868-1881. He sent every chapter to General Grant for comments and corrections. Grant read every word aloud to his wife, Julia, and he would scribble in the margins her comments for Badeau's benefit. This book is the first book of the three he produced on USG's military career.

With this advantage, you would think Badeau could produce an entertaining, engaging book. Forget it, reading this miserable thing is like swimming through pea soup in a London fog. Badeau is no writer and this becomes painfully obvious from the first paragraph onwards. Despite his closeness to Grant and the unprecendented access he had to Grant's opinions, this military history is as interesting as reading a phone book. Avoid this wretched history and save yourself the agony of wading through it.