Leadership lessons : the campaigns for Vicksburg, 1862-1863 / Kevin J. Dougherty.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dougherty, Kevin.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Command of troops--History--19th century.

Command of troops.

Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863.

Vicksburg (Miss.).

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Other Title:

Campaigns for Vicksburg, 1862-1863

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Casemate, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Long relegated to a secondary position behind Gettysburg, Vicksburg has more recently earned consideration by historians as the truly decisive battle of the Civil War. Indeed, Vicksburg is fascinating on many levels. A focal point of both western armies, the Federal campaign of maneuver that finally isolated the Confederates in the city was masterful. The Navy's contribution to the Federal victory was significant. The science of the fortifications and siege tactics are rich in detail. The human drama of Vicksburg's beleaguered civilian population is compelling, and the Confederate cavalry dash

Contents:

Introduction; PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING VICKSBURG; Leadership During the Civil War; Vicksburg Campaign Overview; PART TWO: LEADERSHIP VIGNETTES; 1. The Mighty Mississippi: Winfield Scott and Strategic Vision; 2. The Battle of Corinth: Ulysses Grant and Creating the Necessary Conditions; 3. Set Up to Fail: The Confederate Departmental System and Strategic Organization; 4. The Wrong Man for the Job: John Pemberton and the Peter Principle; 5. The Confederate Conflict: John Pemberton and Poor Relations with Subordinates; 6. The Federal Team: Ulysses Grant and Positive Relations with Subordinates

7. Chickasaw Bayou: William Sherman and Knowing When to Quit8. The Self-Made Man and the Reinvented Man: The Raids of Forrest and Van Dorn; 9. Other Failed Attempts: Ulysses Grant and Perseverance; 10. A Close Call for the Federals: Charles Dana and Dealing with Weakness; 11. Asymmetric Warfare: Zedekiah McDaniel, Francis Ewing, and Innovation; 12. Running the Gauntlet: Ulysses Grant, David Porter, and Unity of Effort; 13. Helping Run the Gauntlet: William Sherman and Playing a Supporting Role; 14. The Battle of Port Gibson: John Bowen and; 15. "Cutting Loose": Ulysses Grant and Taking Risk

16. Confederate Confusion: John Pemberton and Frame of Reference17. Grant Heads Northeast: Ulysses Grant and Clear Communication; 18. The Battle of Raymond: John Gregg and Understanding the Situation; 19. The Battle of Jackson: Joseph Johnston and Pessimism; 20. The Battle of Champion Hill: Ulysses Grant and Personal Presence; 21. Retreat from Champion Hill: Lloyd Tilghman and Personal Sacrifice; 22. Assault on Vicksburg: Thomas Higgins and Heroic Leadership; 23. Problem Removed: John McClernand and Destructive Ambition; 24. Siege Warfare: Henry Foster and Problem Solving

25. The Federal Mine: John Logan and Initiative26. Surrender and Parole: Ulysses Grant and Pragmatism; 27. Little Help from Above: Jefferson Davis and Strategic Direction; 28. A Decisive Victory: Abraham Lincoln and Admitting When You're Wrong; 29. The Meridian Campaign: William Sherman and Creating Opportunity; 30. A Tragic Hero: John Pemberton and Selfless Service; Conclusions about Leadership During the Vicksburg Campaign; Appendix: Vicksburg Campaign Order of Battle; Bibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781612000145

1612000142

OCLC:

797916102