This books publish date is Aug 27, 1986 and it has a suggested retail price of $5.99. The movements had to become second nature. General Braxton Bragg tried to capitalize on that by storming up the Mississippi and up the Ohio. Would rather read history than fiction. He was attempting to engage Forrest at Nashville. The demand for farm-grown products like foodstuffs and cotton was astronomical. It is usually easier to defend than to attack in warfare as the book says. I agree with Parker that one of the main reasons the Southern culture was impacted more than that of the North was because of the amount of destruction in the South. He knew if he went North above Atlanta, Sherman would follow. This was not only by the fact he was an actor, but also the time and place that he chose to assassinate Lincoln. 5. Lincoln used two very different strategies when dealing with the pivotal border states of the Civil War. Intrigued by the apparent irony of their story, Rosen weaves a complex chronicle that outlines how Southern Jewsmany of them recently arrived immigrants from . The Merrimac destroyed the Congress and Cumberland and drove the Minnesota aground; but, when the Federals occupied Norfolk, she was left without a home port. 1. Some arguments for the invasion of the North was that the war was not going anywhere and somebody eventually had to make an offensive move. The Union retreated, having lost 17,000 men. When Lee and Hooker faced off at Chancellorsville, Lees army was about half the size of Hookers. Oh wait. The South was impacted more at the end of the Civil War, because they had to start living a little differently than they used to. The battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg were both extremely significant. There were power struggles sometimes, but the power of Lincolns Cabinet strengthened the administration. 4. In Terrible Swift Sword, Bruce Catton tells the story of the Civil War as never beforeof two turning points which changed the scope and meaning of the war. Napoleon III took great political advantage of the Civil War. His works, although well-researched, were generally not presented in a rigorous academic style, supported by footnotes. Yet it shows the economic, political, and individual actions, thoughts, and destructions, this novel also shares the military side of the war. In the summer of 1863, Rosecrans and Bragg engaged in battle near Chattanooga. In this, his final book, edited from many hours of tapes after Catton's death, he goes right to the heart and soul of what brought this nation to the . Some were caught and others were not. The cavalry of the South was clearly dominant at the beginning of the war. Who was hesitantly chosen by Lincoln to cut off Lee? Although slavery is wrong, it was how many Southern farmers made their living. For the industrial Union, the Civil war was still very profitable. Add to Wish List Link to this Book Add to Bookbag Sell this Book Buy it at Amazon Compare Prices. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. 3. Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation said that all slaves in the states that seceded from the Union were free, making the Civil war about slavery. Chapter 14 They both refused. McClellan was very organized and cautious with his troops. The army of the Cumberland in central Tennessee was led by a new commander as well, William S. Rosecrans. (I will read Shelby Foote's trilogy for the full account.) Though, Lincolns proclamation only freed slaves in the South. Make Shakespeare easier with this student edition featuring Verse by Verse summary and glossary. What armies and generals were concentrated in Chattanooga to break out of Braggs trap? Chapter 18 discusses signficant post war events that would impact the reconstruction of the South following the war including Lincolns assassination. I personally think that the British overreacted because their pride was hurt, especially if they had done this type of thing before. Ambrose was in charge of the Army of Potomac, but failed in leading such an army. There was no chance of success for Burnsides army now that Lee was so prepared for the attack. Infinitely readable and absorbing, Bruce Cattons The Civil War is one of the best-selling, most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume. In chapter 16 Hood realizes Sherman must be forced out of the South. Chapter 2: The New York Times . Free shipping for many products! Although he made the Union army retreat, Bragg might have completely destroyed the Army of the Cumberland if he had tried. The Civil War, by Bruce Catton, has helped one understand the political motivations as well as the military plans and actions during the U.S. civil war. Sherman was not going to let up. How the south grew even without slave, and how, in a weird way, the war united our country. The soldiers needed shoes and the horses and mules needed harnesses. "Everything we have come to expect from Catton: scholarly, judicious, clear and unfailingly interesting." The southern Secretary of State offered France and Great Britian abolition of slavery for reginitonin return. I use this book for students to read in a Civil War history class and they really enjoy reading it. In addition, Grant would promote William Tecumseh Sherman as Union Commander in the West where he will engage in the same type of all-out war in Georgia. The Battle of Fort Sumter was not really a battle but more like General Beauregard bombarding Major Anderson, who was holding Fort Sumter, into submission without killing anybody; but that still did not hamper the fact that the Battle of Fort Sumter allowed the South to get much needed weapons and solidified the fact that war had come to the states. There were two lives lost during the battle, both for the Union and after the battle. Slavery was the issue that made men so mad they did not want to compromise. Douglas came in at the wrong time. Because of the railroad in Corinth, Mississippi, Johnston and Beauregard set up here, and recognized it as a strong point because they were between the armies of Buell and Grant. Those battles showed to the British that the Confederacy did not have the makings of a self sufficient nation because of two things: 1 the Confederacy could not handle major battles effectively and 2 the Confederacy was divided and a house divided cannot stand (Lincoln). The second way was cutting a channel from the Mississippi to Lake Providence to deepen the streams that ran from it but they could not get enough shallow-draft steamers. In fact, being the famous actor he was, he could have simply walked up to the White House and asked for a brief meeting with Lincoln. It had the usual Generals and dates and locations. Sherman would combine three armies before a campaign on Joe Johnstons army. 3. It was a war that that tore both. 13 The North kept telling themsleves they couldnt beat the South. Mr. Catton makes it clear that the war could not be won with naval strength. Although the volume's title indicates that it is a history of the entire Civil War, the three books it includes actually cover only one front - the decisive eastern front between Washington D.C. and Richmond - and are tightly focused on the northern army. Product details Publisher : Mariner Books; Reprint edition (December 14, 2004) Language : English Paperback : 400 pages ISBN-10 : 0618001875 Democrats wanted a softer war and, therefore, opposed Lincolns election. How did the typical soldier of the Civil War differ from his European counterpart? The writing is superb making the book a pleasure to read. The South attempted to change from its agricultural dominance in cotton to a more varied economy, but its reliance on slavery for so many years proved that the South would never be able to compete with the North. Among these three battle were, the Battle of Atlanta, when Sherman defeated hood and took Atlanta, the Battle of Mobile Bay, and when Sheridan was victorious over Early in Shenandoah Valley. Let's start with that. Thought Beauregards strategy failed it gave him the advantage of fighting on the defensive. They wanted counts of treason and excutions. This was a good strategy by Johnston as it caught Grant off-guard and forced him and his troops into retreat. Chapter 8: You will have a maximum of six weeks to complete nineteen chapters. John Wilkes, aboard the U.S.S San Jacinto, heard about their journey, and he took them from the Trent. Well after Grant and Lee. The war was not going to be won through politics, it could only be won on the field. During the battle, McDowells and Beauregards strategies were the same- flank his opponents left side, but Beauregards plan did not go through so he ended up fighting in the ideal spot for a brand-new army, on the defensive. Thus, this novel exemplifies the civil war; its causes, as well as its impact in the modern world. Pope returning the fight was confused when Lee and his army followed Jacksons path and ended up there too. I think LIncolns decision was really impressive and wise, assuming the way England had treated America in the Napoleonic Wars. 5. I love this because it allows us to see the human insecurities in Grant. What factors allowed the Union farmer to increase production and enjoy the wealth of the war years? He was to capture Chattanooga. Though, their backing was dependent on the Confederates success. The American Civil War is one of the most written about conflicts in history. At the end of his book, he has provided a . The decisions made by these two wise generals contributed to a faster peace between the North and South. The Northern Attack on Slavery VII. The radicals wanted payment beyond the lives that had already been given for their cause. How were the English people divided in their view of the war? What was the new commanders greatest strength which made this a timely change? Chapter 2: Chapter 4: Donnelson was a considerably tougher battle to win. After learning about the civil war, he decided to write the story about the war. I also think Southern culture was impacted more simply because the South lost the war. 4. This strategy was used with Maryland and Missouri. The Democratic party disagreed with the Union party on the fact that they wanted no war at the time, so they nominated George H. Pendleton (Ohio) for President and Clement Vallandigham for Vice President. What three armies were combined under Shermans command in the Western Theater? England tried to help the Confederates by providing ships and equipment in the war. At the beginning of the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was exactly war ready. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. This campaign was risky because it went against what the Union army had been doing the whole war. These three battles were, the Battle of Atlanta, where Sherman defeated Hood, the Battle of Mobile Bay, and when Sheridan was defeated Early in Shenandoah Valley. One of the main reasons was simply because the South lost the war. Catton thought it was absurd because it was focused on areas where the United States authority was not effective. This had been unique to the South, and its residents wanted to remember their heritage and everything that the South had been before the war. Sherman put together three armies: Army of the Tennessee under Major General McPherson, the Army of the Cumberland under Thomas, and the Army of the Ohio under Schofield. Now that most of you are engaged, I would like to make a suggestion. What had to be the objective Union army in fighting an unlimited war? In what ways did the demands of the Union army contribute to growth in specific industries? The Army of the Tennessee (led by General Ulysses S. Grant and located along the Mississippi River), The Army of the Cumberland ( led by William S. Rosecrans and located mainly in Tennessee), and The Army of the Potomac ( led by Major General Ambrose E. Burnside and located in Virginia). Catton is a very skilled writer. Chapter 12: A grate was on top of the ship to allow for air and light to the lower area. Highly recommended. The other strategy of dealing with border states was one of hardfisted ruthlessness. Building the Republican Party XVI. Chapter 5 discusses how weak that the US navy was at the time. Chapter 12 discusses the war being an the first unlimited war. When he was defeated by Lee at the battle of Fredericksburg, he was removed from his position. The problem with this blockade was that the US Navy couldnt really inforce it very well. In those respects it does a very excellent job in painting a full picture of things as they were. Hood was greatly crippled by the Battle for Atlanta. 10 The armies were different from European armies of course. The Union army broke the rebels streched lines and forced the Confederates to evacuate Petersburg. How did British support for the Confederate navy almost bring them into the Civil War? First, Shermans agreement included all Confederate armed forces (not just Johnstons). The fighting and pillaging literally killed the antebellum culture, leaving very little behind. Each Cabinet consisted of a few capable men, but most did not give their full support to the President. In the Battle of Gettysburg, Lees army was outnumbered at the beginning. Wherever your sympathies lie with respect to the war, you will get real enjoyment from Catton's brilliant writing. Knowing they could not defeat both at the same time, Lee sent Jackson to engage Pope. America is said to be a nation of poker players understood all about the business of calling bluffs. Because the South had been threatening seceding for years, the North did not take it very seriously. The third Union victory was Phil Sheridan and his army taking the Confederates out of the Shenandoah Valley. The Civil War by Bruce Catton [Unknown] on Amazon.com. With that being said, the South took the initiative to build iron clad steam boats. What were the consequences? This battle, the battle of Chancellorsville Lee was outnumbered, but used a sneak attack and won. Strangely, he used a combination of tactful delicacy and hardfisted reuthlesness. Sherman, negotiating with Johnston, accidentally allowed the Confederates much more than they were originally suppose to have. The book said McClellan was great organizer and had time that McDowell was never allowed. For your convenience, I will complete my initial entries for each chapter by December 22. Early again tried to attack Sheridan on October 19 near Winchester, but Sheridan drove the army off and removed the threat of attack from the Shenandoah Valley. More than 40 percent of wheat Great Britain imported was from the US. The war itself brought in a huge need for all sorts of things like clothes, ammunition, supplies, and food. Amazon has encountered an error. Ch. Chapter 4: The existence of slavery in the South kept the region from producing skilled laborers, which would be needed to produce war time supplies. The Northerners were from rural areas and not use to the backwoods ways of a Southern soldier, such as handling horses; therefore, allowing the Southerners an advantage on that part of the war. Because of the Battle of Antietam, the British did not recognize the South as a separate nation as they had planned to do. Although not the most comprehensive book on the subject, Catton is perfect for war buffs and the curious in equal measure. Suprisingly, the book says there was very little training with weapons. His camps were laid out in formal military pattern; food, munitions, and equipment were evenly distributed; he even inspected new divisions himself. One example was appointing Sherman as Commander of all armies in the West. As far was the South was concerned this blockade was just a paper blockade until it was enforced. Another example of industry growth for the North because of the war was the iron works industry, specifically Pittsburgh. # 2. The Armies differed from each other and from European armies. The Last Crisis XVII. The Union was forced to retreat. Chapter Two: Chapter two begins to open up with an explanation of the beginnings of the war. Another reason was because the South lost. Everybody was trying to get rich on the back of this unlucky army and the policies of the political powers of the day. His narrative highlights the fact that the war cannot be understood in simple terms; nor can each individual narrative constituting the war ever be recovered and synthesized. How was it a bitter victory for the South? Horn devotes much attention to a detailed summary of the two-day struggle, employing the points . I also see a bit of irony in their peaca of mind. It was a good thought for ahead, but it left Hood and his army behind to destroy whatever they needed or wanted to without defense. Next, Hood looked to once again pull out Sherman or beat Thomas and retake TN. The union and the confederacy were both side by side, and thus no real need for naval war. 1. In spite of all that McDowell did, he was forced to move because his troops did not see the need for discipline and the war cry Forward to Richmond! was too compelling. Superb book about the Army of the Potomac and the battles with Lee's Army. In Jacksons administration, we have states telling the national government they will not obey laws they do not see as constitutional. Lee knew that they could not defeat them head on so they flanked them. As you complete each chapter, you will add at least one entry to this site. Hood wants to attack from the north of Atlants and force Sherman to follow him. How did its policy regarding the sale of cotton contribute to this shortage? Major Robert Anderson and General P. G. T. Beauregard began the war at Ft. Sumter. The typical soldier of the Civil War did not immediately and unquestionably obey what his officer told him to do unlike his European counterpart which did that. he comes up with some little known facts that literally no other author, (that i've read), ever has. Prior to being replaced as commanders in the West, what significant decisions were made by General Fremont (USA) and General Polk (CSA)? Many times there was friendly fire among the Confederates and Union armes. 2. Most useful to the Confederacy were the blockade runners that brought in much needed supplies. This particular edition is in a Hardcover format. Excellent point Parker about Douglas. First, his pontoon trains that were needed to cross the Rappahannock River had gone astray and were two weeks late in arriving, giving Lee plenty of time to prepare for a defensive battle against Burnside. Catton covers all of the major battles, personalities, and factors that led to this horrible conflict. 2. By January 6 he got boats and men to Fort Henry, which was unexpectedly weak. Cattons thesis is that the war provided growth for the Union economy while driving the Confederates into ruin. Buell caught him and had a standoff battle. The Union army had more casualties than the Confederate army. Reflections on the Civil War. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. This book highlights the beginning years of the Civil War especially when General McClellan was still in command. Generals Lee and Jackson soundly defeated Pope in the second battle of Bull Run. The south, although passionate about what they fought for were at an obvious disadvantage at the start. 2. With Booth killing Lincoln, this pretty much gave the Radical Republicans full control of the federal govt. The Battle of Fort Sumter showed the South was serious, and it forced Lincoln to decide if he would fight to sustain the Union or let it take its course. General McClellan replaced McDowell as commander of the Army of the Potomac. I do like his narrative style. It was understood internationally that during times of war, a country could halt a neutral commerce ship and search them for members of the country they were at war against peacefully. After losing at Bull Run, McDowell was replaced by McClellan as the leader of the Union armies including the army of the Potomac. What was the climactic battle? Do not underestimate the value of reading Bruce Catton's trilogy along with Shelby Foote. He made another document that said if the Confederates surrendered, they would not be disturbed by Union soldiers. Chapter 12 discusses the consequences of the Civl War as our first unlimited modern war. Seward filed a protest against the occupation and Napoleon withdrew. Bruce Catton's Reflections on the Civil War is the magisterial summary of a great historian who thought deeply on the Civil War and its meaning over the course of a lifetime. He was selfish in his and his states interest to the detriment of the country. The south was the first to take action, but when they threatened to succeed, the north did not take them seriously on account of the fact that they were both part of a new nation formed by unity and that they were as one nation. Bruce Catton is telling an epic story, a great event, requiring the most extreme effort and sacrifice, much like the story of the 300 Spartans and the Alamo. What was the chief political goal of Stephen Douglas? Bruce Catton: The Army of the Potomac Trilogy Mr. Lincoln's Army | Glory Road | A Stillness at Appomattox Edited by Gary Gallagher Overview add to cart 35.00 List Price: $45.00 (Save: 22%) Free shipping Or buy from our partners Amazon Barnes and Noble Shop Indie Phone orders: 1-800-964-5778 Request product #203754 Niether side had any real training and certainly had no experience. 1. Ch. Chapter Thirteen: # 4. Knowing this, Davis put John Bell Hood in Johnstons place. Lincoln ordered that all issues involving readmission of states into the Union, restoration of political and civil rights, and the abolition of slavery to be left up to him. At the beginning of the war, US government arsenals held more than 500,000 small arms, and 135,000 of these were in the South. Catton was known as a narrative historian who specialized in popular histories that emphasized the colorful characters and vignettes of history, in addition to the simple dates, facts, and analysis. 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