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Title: Jefferson Davis and His Generals: The Failure of Confederate Command in the West (Modern War Studies) by Steven E. Woodworth ISBN: 0-7006-0567-3 Publisher: Univ Pr of Kansas Pub. Date: October, 1992 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A very good analysis of the Western Theater strategy..
Comment: I re-read Woodworth's excellent treatise on Jefferson Davis and his involvement in the Western Theater. The chapters are succinct and focus more on strategy than in specific battle details. My favorite parts are the reviews at the end of each chapter. I have always believed that Lee's strategy to invade the North rather than deploying his forces in the West was a major blunder. If there is one salient point that screams from this book it is that Jeff Davis' personal relationships with his generals (Polk??) definitely was a detriment to his decision making. This book should be required reading for high school and undergraduate students. Indeed any leader could profit from the analysis and history rendered here.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Must Read
Comment: This book is a must read to understand the generals, campaigns, strategy, and the thinking of Jefferson Davis in the Western Theater. The book is well-written, informative, and features good analysis of the differing generals, Davis' actions, and some very good mini-biographies of the major players. Although the book does not go into major detail about specific battles, Woodworth does give a good overview of the major campaigns and battles of the West. The book also has some interesting theories on why Davis failed in the West. Although I disagreed with some of Woodworth's conclusions, especially regarding Braxton Bragg's capabilities as a commander, I found his arguments well-reasoned, although I thought he went out of his way to bash James Longstreeet. The major sticking point I had with the book was Woodworth's analysis on Bragg and his theory that J.E. Johnston thought the CSA's cause was doomed so he didn't really try to win. I thought that was utter nonsense, but that was really my only quarrel with the book. Well-written, informative, just an excellent book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Book, must read
Comment: After reading 'Davis & Lee at War' I ordered this book from my local book shop and I loved it, more so than the first book. The author explains the relationships between Davis and his Generals who were trusted with the Confederacy's command in the West. That so much damage could be done to the Southern cause by these men in petty infighting is amazing. Beside analysising the Command/Leadership relationships it provides an overview of the battles and fighting in that theatre of operations. I highly recommend this book, it's a great read.
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Title: Lincoln's Generals by Gabor S. Boritt, John Y. Simon, Stephen W. Sears ISBN: 0195101103 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: October, 1995 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: To The Gates of Richmond : The Peninsula Campaign by Stephen W. Sears ISBN: 0618127135 Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Atlanta 1864: Last Chance for the Confederacy by Richard M. McMurry ISBN: 0803232128 Publisher: Univ of Nebraska Pr Pub. Date: November, 2000 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: Return to Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas by John J. Hennessy ISBN: 080613187X Publisher: Univ of Oklahoma Pr (Trd) Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $18.02 |
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Title: Army of the Heartland: The Army of Tennessee, 1861-1862 by Thomas Lawerence Connelly, Thomas Lawrence Connelly ISBN: 080712737X Publisher: Louisiana State University Press Pub. Date: September, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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