It was a was a fiasco. 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. Another of the Union victories was Admiral Farraguts naval victory in the Mobile Bay. The Civil War by Catton, Bruce AU $7.80 Free postage The Centennial History of the Civil War by Bruce Catton Vol I, II, III Set of 3 AU $10.91 + AU $13.91 postage THE CIVIL WAR by Bruce Catton AU $7.80 + AU $5.45 postage The Centennial History of the Civil War by Bruce Catton Vol I, II, III Set of 3 AU $42.14 Free postage Picture Information BP. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Picture History Of The Civil War ~ Bruce Catton ~ Easton Press Leather at the best online prices at eBay! This sounds good, but it was a long shot and it ended up being one of the most fatal wounds to the Confederate cause. Thus was the fate of the Army of the Potomac. In the Battle of Gettysburg, Lees army was outnumbered at the beginning. The Union was forced to retreat. A period of two weeks was used to take Lincolns body to his home in Illinois and to show to Americans. What factors contributed to this different attitude? Chapter Eight: ch11 They were fighting the easier war, but lacked motive. Ch. For what reasons did Beauregard and Albert Sydney Johnston combine their forces in defense of Corinth? As you complete each chapter, you will add at least one entry to this site. They were almost just as disorganized and hurt as the Union army, but they did not have to trudge home. I thought it was really interesting that McDowell and Beauregard chose the same tactic for the first battle of Bull Run. Chapter 9 discusses the Battle at Chancellorsville between Lee and Hooker. Most useful to the Confederacy were the blockade runners that brought in much needed supplies. Chapter 16 A complete history of the war would have required the author to cover many other topics, including but not limited to action on other fronts, the North's naval blockade of the South, political maneuvering in the two capitols, and diplomatic maneuvering in Europe. Newly introduced by the critically acclaimed Civil War historian James M. McPherson, The Civil War vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to . Chapter 12: I would have thought Hoods ideas were more logic, but his army failed while Shermans succeeded. 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. One reason is that with the abolishment of the institution of slavery, the South was forced to play catch-up industrially with the rest of the country. I was hoping that you might be enjoying the book, especially with your interest in the military I was most impressed with your final paragraph on the impact of the war on the South. I think this was albsolute GENIUS by Seward. What mistakes were made by Ambrose Burnside in his attempt to defeat Lees army at Fredericksburg? McDowells and Beauregards strategies at the Battle of Bull Run were very similar. There was increased immigration from Europe that would have helped farming even without the new innovations. Lee then took 45,000 men to face Hooker. This classic, first published in 1953, contains the books Mr. Lincoln's Army, Glory Road, and A Stillness At Appomattox. I enjoyed reading this book. They look great on your side table too! The new corn planter, improved plow, cultivator, and steam driven threashing machine made farming easier. The real strength is how he tells about the battles from the soldiers' points of view. . Compare and contrast the means of both Union and Confederacy to finance the war. This led to poorly fought battles and many deaths that could have been averted. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. A man who almost never exposed them. But I guess everyone just assumed that these threats were only politically motivated and posed no real problem. Hooker planned to use his calvary to cut off Lees communication with Richmond. Admiral Farragut was able to win at Mobile Bay and close another Southern port. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Textile industries werent consuming the amount of cotten they needed, so they turned to woolen fabrics allowing raw wool to also be in demand. 14 This book is a condensed version of the War (weighing in at slightly over 300 pages after including three appendices), yet seemingly nothing was left out. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for A Stillness at Appomattox, his study of the final campaign of the war in Virginia. Ch 1. It kept the south rural so that when war came around, the south was very limited on what they could get to their soldiers because slavery had prevented the rise of industrialism. The idea was that you would receive the books once a month, each book on a different topic in the series. After all of this failure, Burnside was removed from command and the Army of the Potomac was out of commission for the rest of the winter. Bruce Catton was a great and talented author, and this book is clearly written as a summary of the main events of the Civil War rather than any in depth review. 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. Coach Phillips. At the beginning of the war, both the North and the South called for people to help fight the war but did not have enough guns, same colored uniforms, or disciplined generals. I found it interesting that the first fighting in the Civil War, after that of Fort Sumter, was that of men in uniform against civilians. Often, once the cavalry was used to get to they battlefield, the soldiers would fight on foot. - Consolidate understanding of practical work, methodology, mathematical and other skills out of the laboratory with exam tips and knowledge check questions, with answers in the back of the book. May show general wear. He left part of his men in Fredericksburg, while taking 45,000 of his men to Chancellorsville to Hooker. 10 8 The Union army had three major armies in the winter of 1862 and 1863. But in 1793, Eli Whitney, a northerner, invented the cotton gin which turned slavery around and the country started to profit from it again. In a Republic, a war couldnt be fought without the support of the countries citizens. The American Civil War is one of the most written about conflicts in history. Every other soldier was just fighting for the Union simply because thats where they were from. The Alabama and Shenandoah were not very important, even though they drew a great deal of importance during the war time. Hood attepets to force sherman out of the south, but fails. I do agree if slavery had not been such and issue the Civil War could have been prevented seeing that most other issues were compromised throuhg Democratic ways, and this issue was not able to be compromised. Chapter eight dictates of three armies. Why didnt they? Chapter 7 discusses the Emancipation Proclamation and how Lincoln didnt want to issue it until the North had one the battle of Antietam. He beat them to it and fortified Columbus. This could have caused slavery to become a more passionate issue. Following Chancellorsville, Lee would attempt a second invasion of the North. Combining their armies Beauregard and Johnston had 50,000 men facing 70,000 men if everything ran exactly as it was suppose to for Halleck. Chapter Eighteen: 1. The hull was cut down and slanting sides were built onto the top of the ship with room for ten guns. Ch. Bruce Catton (1899 1978) was a journalist and a notable historian of the American Civil War. Pres. May have some writing or highlighting to text. Photo by Library of Congress (File:Bruce Catton LC-USZ62-132904.jpg) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons. Catton's writing is clear and easy to follow and the book is so interesting that before you know it, you are almost finished! If all of the border states would have joined the Confederates, the South probably would have won. (LogOut/ How was the Army of the Cumberland motivated to divide the lines of the Army of Tennessee at Missionary Ridge? Grant was continually streching his line of men farther west in hopes that it would strech Lees men to thin to handle the Union army. Chapter five talks about naval ships. Chapter 9: I also see a bit of irony in their peaca of mind. he comes up with some little known facts that literally no other author, (that i've read), ever has. Bull Run was the first example that a defensive battle is easier to win, but it would not have been possible at all without Johnstons escape to Manassas. I thought it was really cool how they waited until after the Battle of Antietam to give the address. In The Jewish Confederates, Robert N. Rosen introduces readers to the community of Southern Jews of the 1860s, revealing the remarkable breadth of Southern Jewry's participation in the war and their commitment to the Confederacy. This eventually turned out to be a bad thing for them and the Union Army as they got in the way of the Union Armys retreat to Washington. Catton, a leading historian of the Civil War, vividly describes the armies involved and battles fought. What armies and generals were concentrated in Chattanooga to break out of Braggs trap? Another issue was the time it took to train Northern soldiers in the cavalry; soldiers from the South needed little to no training. It focuses mainly on the South, instead of the North. Prior to First Bull Run, Johnstons army was in the Shenandoah Valley. Lee soon joined Jackson and knew he had to attack before McClellan united his troops with Pope. Chapter 3: Major Robert Anderson and General Beauregard were the commanders in the Battle of Fort Sumter. but one book isn't enough to cover the whole Civil War, most campaigns, or battles, or generals get their own book with lots of more detail. The North and South didnt take each other seriously because they thought the other side was only making threats so that they would get what they wanted. There probably wasnt an extensive amount of extra ammunition. 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. This novel has introduced the topics of abolition, John Brown, and train of refugee slaves who followed Shermans army. Ch 3 Because we were a weak nation during this period, napoleon easily took control of the mexico area. Grant made a document that stopped the Union from hanging high ranking officials in the Confederate army. How did Sherman go above and beyond Lincolns orders regarding the surrender of Joe Johnstons army at the end of the war? Because of this. Who/What posed the greatest threat on Shermans Army of the Tennessee once he captured Atlanta? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The Civil War by Bruce Catton - Non Fiction Bruce heard about the civil war when he was still a young boy and these stories gave him the urge to want to know more about the civil war. 1. But I agree that the Fugitive Slave Act had the initial impact. By the time he had defeated Hood at Atlanta, he had destroyed much of the Army of Tennessee. The flow of this book, truly captured what occurred during this tough time of our country's history. These battles reflected the high point and low point of the Confederate Army of Tennessee and another turning point of the war in that it led to Grants promotion. This is an excellent series for someone who is just beginning to develop an interest in the Civil War. Catton has clear prose, and while you might be tempted to disagree with some of his conclusions he is a careful and fair judge of a war continually being rewritten. What were the consequences? 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. ch12 This however changed. Chapter Ten: I think in some cases this was a disadvantage because the officers could not get a tight discipline on their soldiers in the camp or on the march. Instead of Lee telling his army to disband and continue to fight guerrilla warfare until death, he surrendered his army. 4. Also, Jeb Stuart was out of touch with Lee for ten days in an attempt to go around Hookers army. Every glance at the news has to make us question our own collective enlightenment, our. An excellent source of education, Reviewed in Japan on September 8, 2022. ISBN-10: 0844669377. 16 The southern Secretary of State offered France and Great Britian abolition of slavery for reginitonin return. The transition was made as it became obvious that only Grant and Sherman could bring a quick end to the war. Very Good. is one of the most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume. Also, how did the all but guarantee that the British would not enter the war on the side of the Confederacy? Lee took his army back to Virginia, causing the North to be considered the winner of the battle. How did McClellans popularity with his men pose a problem for Lincoln? Chapter 16 discusses some of the final events of the war and the events leading up to the Union victory. An interesting fact, General Beauregard was a student of Major Andersons at West Point. From reading Stowes poem Topsy and seeing many people convert to antislavery after this was written, the book probably showed the negative side to slavery. This new edition of The Civil War is a must-have for anyone interested in the war that divided America. What were the military consequences? No one was to be punished and the weapons used by the Confederacy would remain in the South. Military logic was not going to be controlling in this war, states Catton, because of all the violent political contest. He was normally so full of confidence. Also, trade with Europe grew during the war. Chapter 1: 3: Overall good condition. 2. Ch. Fort Henry was built on low ground, partly underwater because the Tennessee River was almost at flood levels, and the gunboats obliterated the fort before the infantry even got a chance to really get into the fighting. They tried to pressure other countries such as England and France into sending them supplies but it did not work out for them. Mr. Catton says the Federals went through an Industrial Revolution in the span of 4 years. The radicals wanted payment beyond the lives that had already been given for their cause. Catton is a very skilled writer. The late Bruce Catton won the 1954 Pulitzer Prize for his Civil War book A Stillness at Appomattox and I was very pleased to find in this book all that you could want in a Civil War primer/summary. I do like his narrative style. Additional information. 13 The North kept telling themsleves they couldnt beat the South. Neither of the armies were prepared enough for battle. People believed that this was a tool of the radical Republicans to insight additional anger in the Northern citizens and more conservative figures. Chapter Two: Chapter two begins to open up with an explanation of the beginnings of the war. Ch. Bruce Catton was the finest story-teller among Civil War historians. McClellan planned to go down to FT. Monroe by steamboat then advance up the Virginia Peninsula and attack Richmond from behind. Follow American Coin Treasures on Amazon. England tried to help the Confederates by providing ships and equipment in the war. The North, not making as much money as the South, still did not fully agree with slavery. At Chancellorsville, Jackson took 26,000 men and battered the Unions right flank, while Lee attacked from the front. Chapter Nine: Printed almost 70 years ago. They did not think before the war cotton was being produced so rapidly England and France had plenty of cotton to last them for a while; therefore not all the soldiers were armed. Bragg tried to captiltalize on Hallecks mistake. However there were not many guns available to the south so these soldiers were pretty much useless. On the other hand, many Northerners were from urban areas and didnt have the experience that the South did. The Civil War soldiers never really acquired the unquestionable obedience soldiers today have. Hookers army was about twice the size of Lees army during the battle. Lincoln needed victories to show the people that not only was the war right, but it was also a war that they were able to win. Once the Army of the Tennessee surrounded the Army of the Cumberland at Chattanooga, Bragg divided his troops, sending Longstreet and 12,000 men to Knoxville along with his cavalry. It's rather worrying that publishers are so lackadaisical about that. I have read almost all of Mr. Catton's books, The first volume of the three part series."Mr. Lincoln's Army.". 2. 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. Chapter 19-Why do you believe that the Civil War has had a more lasting impact on the culture of the South than the North? Through his pioneering histories of the Civil War, it was said, Bruce Catton "made us hear the sounds of battle and cherish peace." IN 1923 A YOUNG REPORTER FOR THE CLEVELAND PLAIND DEALER set out to interview Civil War veterans for a special Fourth of July feature that would appear in the newspaper under the headline "The Fading Line of Blue." The North completely destroyed most of the South and took away their slaves. --Baltimore Sun Infinitely readable and absorbing, Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Catton's The Civil. As president, Andrew Jackson was somewhat of a tea party type guy who wanted to cut way back on federal spending. They realized they were between the armies of Buell and Grant, and realized they had to strike one early to make victory possible. His account of battles is carefully interwoven with the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. Its rank and file soldiers through their blood, sweat and unflagging determination defeated the Army of Northern Virginia in spite of every attempt of their leaders to lose the war (and kill their soldiers in the process). Excellent point Parker about Douglas. 2. Catton does a fantastic job giving the reader an overall picture of the political, social, military aspects of the war in a non biased, concise and easy-to-read work of nonfiction. Please use a different way to share. Alas. The author correctly noted the material, economic, and manpower advantages the North had, but any objective analysis of the war will also identify the moral superiority the Union held over the Confederacy. Charles Bruce Catton (October 9, 1899 August 28, 1978) was an American historian and journalist, best known for his books on the American Civil War. The people who already hated the South, the Radical Republicans, were now in full control of the Federal government, making Booths flee to the South not good at all. Hooker sp;it his army into three armies. They had to do away with slavery which was pretty much what kept the south running well. The people of Washington had tagged along to see what they thought would be a great show. He says that the North and South would adjust themselves to the rapid growth of the industrial age so this wasnt a major problem. Book, Hardcover | Virgil Carrington Jones, Bruce Catton | Free Shipping | Shop for more Civil War Period (1850-1877) Books on GoodwillBooks.com! What group opposed their election? However, he was faced with a decision. Pope returning the fight was confused when Lee and his army followed Jacksons path and ended up there too. If he could do one of these things then the campaign would be considered a success. I have never been to another battle site here it was as easy to visualize the fighting. 3: Make Shakespeare easier with this student edition featuring Verse by Verse summary and glossary. McClellan got to the battle just as the Union army had been defeated forcing the the reinforcements to retreat. Some were caught and others were not. In the West Bragg almost won because Halleck divided his forces so thinly, but indecisiveness allowed the Union to give a strong defensive attack. 15 Compare the cabinets of Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln? Bragg retreated to eastern TN. Chapter 11: What impact did European demand for agricultural products from the North have on the war effort when compared with the production of cotton in the South? Douglass main goal was to end the argument over slavery; however, too many people were so passionate over the issue. As a child living in a small town in Michigan, Catton was stimulated by the reminiscences of the Civil War that he heard from local veterans. England almost came into the war on the side of the South after an incident between a Northern ship and a British sailing vessel in 1861. The textiles of the North had to have been a major contributor to the profitsof the South. Everyone thought his plans would never work, because a lot of people knew about them. William Sherman was sent to atlanta in search of Joe Johnson. He was murdered in the ford theater by john wilkyes booth. ; Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1961-65) or novelist Shelby Foote's lyrical three-volume study, The Civil War: A Narrative (New York: Random House, 1958-1974). 2. This meant that cities were destroyed, people had to evacuate their homes, and crops were ravaged. If movies were made into book, this would be the book. Certain aspects of the invented Lost Cause are identifiable, though seemingly without the malice and ill-intent that usually accompanies its presence. What factors allowed it to contribute to this, rich mans war and poor mans fight? The people of the South were stubborn and did not want to change their lives. Ch. 5. Knowing this, Davis put John Bell Hood in Johnstons place. Available in used condition with free delivery in the UK. I have not confirmed that, but I did find it an enjoyable, engaging, and overall helpful read. At the end of the war Grant wrote Lee telling his army to lay down their weapons and go home. Chapter Fifteen: The Confederate navy got the Merrimac because the Union had scuttled it. 2. The Army of the Potomac in Virginia was led by Major General Ambrose E. Burnside. Suprisingly, the book says there was very little training with weapons. McDowell eventually sounded the retreat. 4. The climactic battle was the third day of fighting (July 3) when George Pickett attacked at Cemetary Ridge, his failed assault being the end of the Battle of Gettysburg. # 3. A contemporary of Catton's, T. Harry Williams, was a renowned Civil War scholar and a strong proponent of Grant. Just how far have we actually evolved in the hundred-and-fifty-plus years since the ending of the Civil War? Chapter 15: This was a Mothers Day gift a quick and awesomely fun read! Chapter 17 addresses the last months of war in Virginia with a focus on the Lees last gasp effort to defend Richmond in the Battle of Petersburg. With this approach the author is able to narrate the war as a comprehensible story, elucidating how one event leads to another and how they progress in a historical arch. Catton seems to believe that slavery is the sole cause of the Civil War and that the other issues could have been simply solved through politics. In the end, a battle that saw over 20,000 casualties could be considered meaningless for the strategy and outcome of the war. Describe McDowells and Beauregards strategies at Bull Run. When McClellan did not leave the number of troops that they required, Lincoln removed a battalion of troops from McClellans command, leaving him with only 90,000 troops instead of the 130,000 he wanted. Excellent overview of The Civil War. Newly introduced by the critically acclaimed Civil War historian James M. McPherson, The Civil War vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to . As a result, it has progressed for over ten years. What changes were made by the South? What serious error was made by Bragg once the Army of Tennessee surrounded the Army of the Cumberland at Chattanooga? He thought that if he could just make it to the Confederate line he would be a hero. By preventing the opportunity for skilled laborers, slavery ultimately halted the rise of industrialism that was occurring in the North. I tended to read passages over and over to find the full meaning. But Lincolns cabinet was very loyal to him, helped him a lot in spite of several of them having run against him for the Republican nomination, and was the more capable cabinet. Kentucky decalred neutrality and Missouri refused to secede with a pro-Southern governor. The cabinet disapproved this agreement and ordered Grant to go to Sherman and resume hostilities with Johnston immediately. Lee then split his army into three separate parts to counter Hookers attack. Why didnt the Confederates follow up their victory with an attack on Washington? Bruce Catton is one of a handful of definitive historians on the Civil War. The battle eventually resulted in confusion and the Confederates ended up winning the battle in the end. Southerners in a desire to remember the good old days, remembered them much better than they were. Chapter Twelve: It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1954. In your opinion, which was the most significant victory and why? 10 The armies were different from European armies of course. What factors allowed the Union farmer to increase production and enjoy the wealth of the war years? If you have any questions regarding this activity, please feel free to e-mail me at your convenience. To show to Americans first volume of the battle of Fort Sumter to do away with slavery which was finest. Confederate armies and generals were concentrated in Chattanooga to break out of the Potomac in Virginia was by. 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