A close look at a Civil War case through primary documents
This edition presents the proceedings and testimony surrounding Fitz-John Porter’s wartime actions, offering readers a firsthand view of military inquiry and judgment. It compiles the opening address, witness accounts, and surrounding commentary that framed Porter's case during the postwar years.
The material reads like a documentary record, presenting the board’s questions, Porter's own statements, and competing viewpoints in a way that highlights how military decisions were reviewed and contested. It focuses on Porter’s career, the campaigns in Northern Virginia, and the tensions between command decisions and wartime realities.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed examination of the military career of Fitz-John Porter, a distinguished general who fought in some of the most critical battles during the American Civil War. It reveals new insights into Porter's strategies and actions, particularly during the Second Battle of Bull Run, where he was controversially convicted and dismissed from service. The author challenges the traditional narrative surrounding Porter's role in the confict and sheds light on the political and military factors that influenced his fate. Through extensive research and analysis, this book offers a fresh perspective on Porter's contributions to the war and the complexities of command during a tumultuous period in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282444365_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282444365
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282444365
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)