Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (505 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 078649834X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Military Academy from 1829 to 1842 as Instructor of Tactics, Adjutant to the Superintendent and Commandant of Cadets. He served at the U.S. He mentored Grant while serving with him during the Civil War, and helped turn the tide at Fort Donelson, which led to Grant's rise to fame. He served with Albert Sidney Johnston and other future Confederate officers in the Mormon War. From West Point to Fort Donelson, General Charles Ferguson Smith was a soldier's soldier. He attained the rank of major general, while refusing political favors and ignoring the press. Drawing on never before published letters and journals, this long overdue biography reveals Smith as a faithful officer, excellent disciplinarian, able commander and modest gentleman.. S
Recommended." --Civil War News"Wow!" --Lone Star Book Review . Smith Papers at the West Point Archives." ---Robert Grandchamp, The Civil War Monitor -March 2016 "Major General CharlesFerguson Smith might be the most important general of the Civil War you'venever heard of - the war's 'Forgotten Soldier,' Allen Mesch writes in his newbiography." "Teacher of Civil WarGenerals is a fine biographical history, compact and concise, complete withmaps of major battles that are models of clarity." --- Allen Barra, America's Civil War - July 2016"A welcome addition to the literature of the prewar Army and the Civil War volunteer army. Durham Civil War News October 2015 "Decades of exemplaryservice in the field combined with a key role in the development of the officercorps of the United States during the antebellum period comprise a significa
2016 Outstanding biography of a Civil War General who had not been recognized as a hero and a great Major General Amazon Customer Carolyn Geary on January 19, 2016Outstanding biography of a Civil War General who had not been recognized as a hero and a great Major General. He was admired by his many students, soldiers, and fellow generals. Allen H. Mesch brought to life a man who should have been acknowledged for his teaching ability, bravery and high integrity. In his long career, Major General Charles Ferguson Smith was an excellent instructor and taught many cadets at West Point, including General's Grant and Sherman. I highly recommend this book.. Setting Standards of Leadership Alan Mesches Many might think 150 years after the Civil War there is nothing new to write about. Author Allen H. Mesch brings unique insight into how military leaders of the Union and Confederacy were trained. General Smith, a long-tenured tactical officer at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY structured the training of future generals including U.S. Grant.Not only was General Smith an excellent administrator, he was battle tested in the Mexican War and the Civil War. Author Mesch, an engineer by training, approached this project with precision. Detailed research from documents at West Point and copies of letters General Smith wrote t