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Executive Documents Printed by Order of the House of Representatives (Classic Reprint): During the First Session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress, 1865-'66; In Sixteen Volumes - Couverture souple

Department, United States War

 
9781333924416: Executive Documents Printed by Order of the House of Representatives (Classic Reprint): During the First Session of the Thirty-Ninth Congress, 1865-'66; In Sixteen Volumes

Synopsis

This official wartime record presents a stark, documentary look at a pivotal Civil War case and its broader military context. It weaves testimony, legal argument, and narrative detail to illuminate the charges, defenses, and ultimate judgment surrounding a commandant infamous for his actions at a prison camp, alongside a critical wartime campaign on Red River.


Readers will encounter courtroom-style examination, historical context, and a careful balancing of sources as the narrative traces how decisions, orders, and terrestrial realities shaped justice and strategy. The material stays centered on the premise of accountability in war, avoiding fictional embellishment while offering an unflinching view of how truth is established in extreme circumstances.



  • An in-depth look at the procedures and standards used in a military court of war.

  • Detailed testimony and the interplay between different levels of command and duty.

  • Analysis of actions classified as murder, discipline, and accountability under harsh conditions.

  • Context for a parallel campaign, including command decisions, logistics, and riverine operations.


Ideal for readers curious about Civil War justice, military law, and the complexities of leadership under pressure.

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