Hancock the SuperbDocumented biography of Winfield Scott Hancock, a general of the Union Army of the Potomac, whose leadership proved outstanding at Gettysburg. It was McClellan who conferred the sobriquet "superb" upon his performance. |
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Page 69
... officers or close associates have left their impressions of him as he seemed at this time . Francis Walker thought he had only one blemish in his impressive military char- acter . That was his “ extravagant indulgence " in " harsh and ...
... officers or close associates have left their impressions of him as he seemed at this time . Francis Walker thought he had only one blemish in his impressive military char- acter . That was his “ extravagant indulgence " in " harsh and ...
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... officers . At an early stage of the war when there was still clannishness and some snob- bery , he never gave a hint ... officers " a surprise and mystery to them . " They were accustomed to aloofness and stern words . Smith found his ...
... officers . At an early stage of the war when there was still clannishness and some snob- bery , he never gave a hint ... officers " a surprise and mystery to them . " They were accustomed to aloofness and stern words . Smith found his ...
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... officers and 491 enlisted men out of 92 officers and 1,440 men engaged ; Meagher's brigade , 53 officers and 488 men out of 92 officers and 1,323 men engaged ; Caldwell's brigade , 62 officers and 932 men out of 116 officers and 1,871 ...
... officers and 491 enlisted men out of 92 officers and 1,440 men engaged ; Meagher's brigade , 53 officers and 488 men out of 92 officers and 1,323 men engaged ; Caldwell's brigade , 62 officers and 932 men out of 116 officers and 1,871 ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE 1 SUMMONED TO THE ARMY | 13 |
WEST POINT AND MEXICO | 28 |
Formative Army Years | 45 |
Copyright | |
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