Bragg took his force and dug in along the slopes rather than the crest of Lookout Mountain. After learning about the civil war, he decided to write the story about the war. But his march from Atlanta to Savannah was successful, so maybe he was smarter than Grant in that aspect. His account of battles is carefully interwoven with the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. Certain aspects of the invented Lost Cause are identifiable, though seemingly without the malice and ill-intent that usually accompanies its presence. Lee countered by using his calvary to cut off communications into Chancellorsville. The Union soldiers needed shoes and other clothes. The war seemed to be favoring the South at that time, but, by 1865, things had been going downhill for the Confederacy for a while. With so much material to consume I wanted to find a relatively short primer on the war. I also see a bit of irony in their peaca of mind. The British were outraged by this because they thought the Americans had no right to stop one of their ships. 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. Ch13 It was published by Random House Value Publishing and has a total of 341 pages in the book. What would be their objective? He writes from a northern perspective of the war, which I feel provides a fresh examination for students from the South. What were the consequences? Chapter 10 provides a microcosmic view of army life during the war. Chapter Nine: This and other issues is what sparked the Civil War. Helpful high-level overview of the Civil War. Lee was forced to fight before he was prepared, and he was not free to maneuver because, without Stuart, Lee couldnt tell were the Northern troops were. Printed almost 70 years ago. What factors allowed it to contribute to this, rich mans war and poor mans fight? Wanting to get a nice, easy, and quick summary of The Civil War without getting bogged down in the minutiae details, I chose to read Catton's book. Entertaining, vivid, and shallow. The South being rural, small farms producing cotton, and the North being full of immigration, ctites, and factories; leaving them with two different mind sets. He wanted the country to forget about the issue of slavery and think about the development of Western lands (specifically a transcontinental railroad). There was no chance of success for Burnsides army now that Lee was so prepared for the attack. The cavalry of the South was clearly dominant at the beginning of the war. While he always seemed to put the story first, his scholarship was excellent and his books have stood the test of time. For what reason did Grant place Philip Sherridan in command of the Union Army of the Shenandoah? How did the Confederate navy gain possession of the Merrimac? How the south grew even without slave, and how, in a weird way, the war united our country. The Emancipation Proclamation was a way that Lincoln could free the slaves. What was their objective in attacking Grant at Pittsburg Landing (Battle of Shiloh)? Sherman makes a decision that was very risky, I probably would not have went through with it, but it worked for him. Chapter Eleven: The 5 Cent Gettysburg tribute stamp is in mint state condition. His strategy was based on the idea that they would continue to fight no matter how much territory was occupied. Catton thought it was absurd because it was focused on areas where the United States authority was not effective. Where Lincoln had a loyal and helpful cabinet and his cabinet was a more capable cabinet. Before the beginning of the war, both the North and the South did not take the other side seriously. During the civil war, both the union and confederacy had different ships. Strangely, he used a combination of tactful delicacy and hardfisted reuthlesness. How did this lead to a conflict with President Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton? Mr. Phillips, I think you told us our test will be January 13th before we got out for Christmas break. Who had the advantagea the outset of the war? Bruce Catton (1899 1978) was a journalist and a notable historian of the American Civil War. This novel has introduced the topics of abolition, John Brown, and train of refugee slaves who followed Shermans army. Covers all aspects of the Civil War from pre-war to post-war. The initial naval objective of the United States during the Civil War was a naval blockade of the South. This is the final volume in a trilogy on the Army of the Potomac. Lee and Jackson were to face Pope and McClellan in the Second Battle of Bull Run. These farmers were well out of debt and enjoying the wealthiness of the war years. He gives detailed examples of how a group would have to switch from a marching formation to one for fighting. Where did the Army of the Cumberland finally challenge Bragg? Catton said that the Emancipation Proclamation was absurd because it was only effective as a rallying cry because it did not free slaves in the North and did not have any power over the seceded states. he comes up with some little known facts that literally no other author, (that i've read), ever has. Life was breathed into the Soldiers of a long time ago.For me, and perhaps others, a new perspective. They were almost just as disorganized and hurt as the Union army, but they did not have to trudge home. They also were less orderly, and organized, and they also often had to resort to makeshift weapons. I agree with Chessa and Parker. In addition, Confederate soldiers had to bring their own horses to ride in the cavalry, which proved to be a disadvantage if a horse was killed (meaning you would have to go back home and get another horse). Neither of the armies were prepared enough for battle. you are now cleared to comment. Chapter 18 discusses signficant post war events that would impact the reconstruction of the South following the war including Lincolns assassination. Though Lincolns Cabinet consisted of powerful men, this does not mean they always got along. Why didnt the Confederates follow up their victory with an attack on Washington? 4. How was the cavalry primarily used in overall strategy? This battle happened in 1863, and it was at this time that Rosecrans forced Braggs to retreat to New Orleans. What keeps coming back to me is that Stephen Douglas was too smart for his and the countries on good. England wanted the members back and a apology. Grant placed Philip Sheridan in command of the Army of the Shenandoah because Grant could not get aggressive action by remote control. Jubal Early had led the Confederate army to the Shenandoah Valley, and the War Department had assembled men to drive him away. BP. Oliver Jensen, who succeeded him as editor of American Heritage magazine, wrote: "There is a near-magic power of imagination in Catton's work that seemed to project him physically into the battlefields, along the dusty roads and to the campfires of another age.". "Everything we have come to expect from Catton: scholarly, judicious, clear and unfailingly interesting." Because they could not get cotton from the South, the North had to turn to other industries such as the leather industry. The Union army had more casualties than the Confederate army. (In other words, avoid making comments which are repetitive of those made by other students.) Bragg retreated to eastern TN. How did McClellans popularity with his men pose a problem for Lincoln? 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. Catton has written many books on the war and this book is a simple, straightforward account. The Union army eventually would destroy everything on their marches across the South, including freeing all the slaves. Catton's account of battles is carefully interwoven with details about the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. What steps did Grant make in the Spring of 1864 to upgrade the Army of the Potomac? The Union farmer had increased production and increased wealth was because of many reasons. 4. For a quick read of the Civil War, Catton is a good introduction into the topic. Govt played a big role in the war. The Civil War Summary The Civil War by Bruce Catton. Hoods objective was to get Sherman out of the South. He also signed a document that said if the Confederates surrendered, they would not be disturbed by Federal authority. The North allowed this power. On the outset of the war the American army had 500,000 small guns. The Civil War. General Braxton Bragg tried to capitalize on that by storming up the Mississippi and up the Ohio. ch11 Davis Cabinet consisted of relatively undistinguished men and it never contained the Souths greatest leaders. I think it probably gave great confidence to Grants subordinates that he was letting them have almost complete control of their given duty. With Booth killing Lincoln, this pretty much gave the Radical Republicans full control of the federal govt. How was he able to free his army and join the battle? The American Civil War is one of the most written about conflicts in history. Chapter Eighteen: One of the Union victories was Sherman capturing Atlanta. January 6. On April 9, 1865, Lee surrendered the Army of Northern VA. Chapter 12 was is my favorite period of the Civil War, partly due to our proximity with the Battle of Chattanooga and Chickamauga, but also because of the role that geography played in the battle. When the French troops left, Mexico regained control and executed Maximilan. BP. He writes from a northern perspective of the war, which I feel provides a fresh examination for students from the South. Chapter 10: Therefore, France and Great Britain might have given in to the proposal of abolition in exchange for recognition in 1863. Ch. In addition, Grant would make a brilliant decision to change Union strategy from that of conquering territory, to that of destroying enemy armies. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Civil War Books Lot of 12 From Fields of Fire and Glory Decisive Day Cookbook at the best online prices at eBay! These categories encompassed a wide range of products. I think this was albsolute GENIUS by Seward. Douglas knew that the idea of popular sovereignty in states would be enough of an incentive to gain Southern support for his plan. Southern Secretary of State Benjamin offered to France and Great Britain abolition of slavery in return for recognition. 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. One interesting strategy of the Union army was the decision of Sherman to completely ignore Confederate armies and make a direct march from Atlanta to Savannah destroying everything in his path. How was Braggs army reenforced at LaFayette? There were plenty of men to fill the Confederate army but not enough to keep the economy growing. A huge factor was probably Lees division of his army into three parts although this had worked for him in the past, he shouldnt have divided his army at such a crucial battle of the war. Book, Hardcover | Virgil Carrington Jones, Bruce Catton | Free Shipping | Shop for more Civil War Period (1850-1877) Books on GoodwillBooks.com! I think things looked pretty good for the Union in late 1862 to 63. Another issue was the time it took to train Northern soldiers in the cavalry; soldiers from the South needed little to no training. Though, their backing was dependent on the Confederates success. ; 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). I appreciated that the book addresses nearly all aspects of the war: social, political, military, economic, etc. He worked as a newspaperman in Boston, Cleveland, and Washington, and also held a. Catton covers all of the major battles, personalities, and factors that led to this horrible conflict. Visit the American Coin Treasures Storefront on Amazon for a variety of home decor items, gifts and collectibles. 4 Why was the navy not suited for this challenge? For the Union, Fremont began building gunboats and he placed U.S. Grant in charge at Cairo. Chapter 6 in detail discusses the second battle of Bull Run. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Sherman went beyond Lincolns orders concerning the surrender of Johnstons army. After Rosecrans and the Army of the Cumberland took Chattanooga, they continued to pursue Bragg. Chapter 14 discusses the politics of the Civil War. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. 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. Introduced by the critically acclaimed Civil War historian James M. McPherson. The British were actually in the process of building and transporting ironclad rams, which were ships used for close combat, to assist the Confederate army. Excellent overview of The Civil War. Never was a victorious army guided by such incompetent leaders. Chapter 3 If you have any questions regarding this activity, please feel free to e-mail me at your convenience. As you complete each chapter, you will add at least one entry to this site. Chapter 13: 3. The men did what they were supposed to do and said Sir when they were supposed to. McClellan got to the battle just as the Union army had been defeated forcing the the reinforcements to retreat. These armies added up to about 100,000 men. Chapter 12 discusses the consequences of the Civl War as our first unlimited modern war. Such as the north was undergoing an industrial revolution, while the south was stuck in aristocracy and agriculture. Minted between 1859 and 1864, the Civil War era penny is historic. This novel has been able to produce a vivid image of the entire civil war, helping the important details appear. How did British support for the Confederate navy almost bring them into the Civil War? 10 The armies were different from European armies of course. In chapter one, we are introduced to the issues leading up to the Civil War. Describe the conflict between proslavery and abolitionist factions in Kansas in the 1850s. Chapter Ten: 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." He divided his army and sent Jackson around to attack Pope from the side. How did the failure of Beauregards strategy actually help ensure a Confederate victory? (I will read Shelby Foote's trilogy for the full account.) Three armies are introduced: the Patomic, the Army of the Cumberland, and the Army of the Tennessee along the Mississippi River. 3. On the Confederate side, Leonidas Polk foresaw the Union move for KY. 3. This was not only by the fact he was an actor, but also the time and place that he chose to assassinate Lincoln. What southern leaders met with Seward and Lincoln on February 3, 1865? 1. Chapter 3 discusses how unprepared the two sides of the Civil War were. However, an accounting of the war must confront the affirmative evil that was slavery an issue side stepped here. Chapter Thirteen: All together, Sherman had over 100,000 soldiers. Since much of the Southern culture had been destroyed with the path of the war, Southerners had to attempt to remember the antebellum culture and begin developing a new culture. Men in the United Sttes were eager to go to war, they saw it as som type of adventure. This could have caused slavery to become a more passionate issue. European armies were organized and trained. The Souths navy received help from the British, but it did not result well from in the end. Thank you Mr. Philips for chosing a very interesting book for us to read. This was a good overview on the Civil War. There were many uprisings made by them against the North, including attempts to burn New York City, to capture a war ship on the Great Lakes, and to take money from Federal banks. Unfortunately we do not have a summary for this item at the moment. Were their other issues besides slavery that led to conflict between the North and South? Wherever your sympathies lie with respect to the war, you will get real enjoyment from Catton's brilliant writing. 5. Booth proved doubters wrong by sucessfully assassinating President Lincoln. 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! First, Stonewall Jackson was now gone, and the Confederates were now led by Longstreet, Ewell, and Hill. By preventing the opportunity for skilled laborers, slavery ultimately halted the rise of industrialism that was occurring in the North. Discounts, promotions, and special offers on best-selling magazines. 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. In the Western theater of the war, Sherman was in command of everything. This victory opened the road to PA for the Confederacy. ch2: Who did they nominate? Follow American Coin Treasures on Amazon. Yes, the North was in the same war, but their economy thrived. Lee split his army into two separate forces. Because we were a weak nation during this period, napoleon easily took control of the mexico area. How did Grant respond? For the industrial Union, the Civil war was still very profitable. Even without these machines, production still wouldve grown due to European immagrants. The fighting and pillaging literally killed the antebellum culture, leaving very little behind. 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. 4. The North however, saw slavery as sinful. McClellan was a very organized man and cautious with his troops. If movies were made into book, this would be the book. This would prove to have no effect because the Army of the Potomac followed Lees army instead of trying to capture Richmond. Your grade on the blog will be combined with your grade on a test which will be administered on or around January 6. I thought one of Grant most impressive moves was to put specific people in charge of certain areas, give them their objectives, and let them lead. Though the Federals forced the Confederates to retreat there was nothing really to show for this victory in the end. Burnsides plan was to engage Lee between Fredericksburg and Richmond, win, and then take the Confederate capital. Ch 3 During the war years the demand for products from Northern farms was crazy. General Sherman went way above what he was supposed to do when negotiating the terms of surrender with Johnston. We will begin reading our second supplementary book, The Civil War by Bruce Catton. The South had a bunch of backwoods type of people who had been riding horses their whole lives while the North was mostly city-dwellers who had never been on a horse. There were three key battles during the Civil War that were the turning point of the war, and helped the Union realize they could win this war. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. The Union decided that the only way to win the war was in fact to destroy everything that made it possible for the Confederacy to fight back, one of those things being slavery. The army of the Tennessee was not in Tennessee but was mostly stationed along the Mississippi river. 1. 11 The demand of farm grown food increased the Union farmers production and wealth. This tension on the slavery issue led to many problems. Known as a narrative historian, Catton specialized in popular history, featuring colorful characters and historical vignettes, in addition to the basic facts, dates, and analyses. Grant keep moving his men west hoping Lee would stretch his men out. The hull was cut down and slanting sides were built onto the top of the ship with room for ten guns. vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to the final surrender of Confederate troops. is one of the most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume. You could have also mentioned the mainstream expansion of the abolitionist movement resulting from Uncle Toms Cabin. The quality of your entry will be dependent on the depth and freshness of the material you discuss. 3. The Breakup of the Union 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. This however changed. It's a well written book and if your a Civil War nut like myself it should be in your library. I read Catton's 'Centennial History of the Civil War' (1961-65) much before getting around to his 'Army of the Potomac' (1951-53) trilogy, thinking that the latter might be too focused to be as interesting. I was not thrilled with the fiction-like style of this book. In what ways did the demands of the Union army contribute to growth in specific industries? 5. Hood was greatly crippled by the Battle for Atlanta. The Confederate navy got the Merrimac because the Union had scuttled it. In this battle we have military leaders Lee and Jackson face off Pope and McClellan. Visit Website They both lacked uniforms, tents, and guns. He had to make Sheridans orders so explicit that he couldnt send it in a written communcation. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. An excellent source of education, Reviewed in Japan on September 8, 2022. The original government was mostly pro-union and was opposed by a pro-confederacy government which was formed by . 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. What was the naval objective of the United States during the Civil War? 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. A superbly written text from a master historian. 3. He combined three armies, the Army of Tennessee, the Army of Cumberland, and the Army of Ohio. What were the consequences? Another reason was because the South lost. 13 The North kept telling themsleves they couldnt beat the South. So the Confederate army won the battle mostly out of luck after the reinforcement of Johnston made it a fairly even match. How did improvements in military technology regarding small arms and artillery change the tactics of war? Sherman would combine three armies before a campaign on Joe Johnstons army. He then gave Jackson 26,000 of these men and sent him around Hookers exposed right. The people of Washington had tagged along to see what they thought would be a great show. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. One example was appointing Sherman as Commander of all armies in the West. Chapter Fourteen: The Union on Trial XIII. 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. But most of what I know of the civil war, I learned from these books. If he could do one of these things then the campaign would be considered a success. He decided to move North of Atlanta and attack Shermans communications. Halleck had an amazing force of 100,000 but since he wanted to do things by the book instead of the smart thing, which was to keep his force together, he split his force and set out to capture as much territory as possible because the book recommended occupying enemy territory. Both armies had issues and mistakes during the battle, but the Confederates found that it was easier to fight defensively than offensively in the case of untrained troops. What was the geographical signficance of these battles? ch 1: This chapter explains the post war assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The other victory was of the Shenandoah Valley. State governors tried their best to obtain guns from local citizens, but this would only complicate the issue because of having so many different types of ammunition. What battle ended his offensive? Prior to being replaced as commanders in the West, what significant decisions were made by General Fremont (USA) and General Polk (CSA)? At the end of his book, he has provided a . 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 the final surrender of Confederate troops. 17 Grant would not do a frontal attack on Lee. Nothing in our time makes the Civil War as alive as the writings of Bruce Catton. 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. Your interpretation of the events of the Civil War were right on target. ch5 Bruce Catton is one of a handful of definitive historians on the Civil War. Bragg retreated to eastern Tennessee as a failure. Johnston and Beauregard attacked Grants army at the Battle of Shiloh and the Confederates were defeated. It focuses mainly on the South, instead of the North. Mr.Catton believes that slavery was the main cause of the Civil War, and that all other disagreements could be solved with diplomacy. However, he was faced with a decision. With so much material to consume I wanted to find a relatively short primer on the war. Kentucky declared itself to be neutral at the beginning of the war but was claimed by both sides. Now for those of you too young to remember, Time-Life used to publish these monthly book series on various topics. 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 Chapter 5: Thus was the fate of the Army of the Potomac. Grain and meat were in demand as well as leather. I tended to read passages over and over to find the full meaning. In a last desperate attempt to save the Confederacy, what proposition did southern politicians make to France and Great Britain in 1865? Booth was boastful of his plans. I think that this type of organization was extremely necessary by this point, and McClellan was able to enforce it. His works, although well-researched, were generally not presented in a rigorous academic style, supported by footnotes. Hooker decided not fight at Fredericksburg, but he still left a third of his men their to keep Lees attention. The slaves didnt know much about the Union soldier, but they knew what lies ahead of them was freedom. 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. 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. Summary; Recently Viewed; Bids/Offers; Watch List; Purchase History; Selling; Saved Searches . Many of the Southerns were raised in a culture were guns were apart of ones daily life. Donnelson was a considerably tougher battle to win. Had the Yankees keept their noses in their on business the war would not have happened. His account of battles is carefully interwoven with the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. The south, before surrendering, tried to make an offer with european countries over freeing slaves, but was refused. Historian Bruce Catton rated Forrest "one of the authentic military geniuses of the whole . Lincoln us two strategies. It is strange to me that such little consideration was given to threats of secession back then in comparison to what a threat like that would be met with today. The Civil War had a more lasting impact on the South than on the North for many obvious reasons. Chapter 4: The only reasons why I didn't give it five stars was because of two things: 1) The pictures throughout the book don't also match up to the text on the same pages, and it is a little confusing at times and 2) the author interjects and tells about his personal visits to the sites throughout the book. Grant tried to solve this problem in all four possible ways. Despite physicality, Missouri literally remained divided, but on paper they were for the Union. Abraham Lincoln And Civil War America Summary 721 Words | 3 Pages. Catton does an amazing job of including every part of the War and every personality involved in the War without getting lost in the details. Lee soon joined Jackson and knew he had to attack before McClellan united his troops with Pope. There were power struggles sometimes, but the power of Lincolns Cabinet strengthened the administration. Admiral Farragut was able to win at Mobile Bay and close another Southern port. 2. 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