"Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, Volume 1, Part 3" by Philip Henry Sheridan, unveils the gripping story of a Union general's battlefield experiences during the American Civil War. Through his own words, Sheridan chronicles some of the war's most important campaigns, including the battles for Chattanooga and Knoxville. The memoir puts you on the front lines, revealing Sheridan's tactical thinking, his relationships with other leaders, and the many trials of war. The story begins with the defense of Chattanooga after the fight at Chickamauga. He describes how Union forces were reorganized, how they fought Confederate troops, and how keeping soldiers supplied was hard to do. Amidst artillery barrages and constant attacks, Sheridan emphasizes his role in breaking through rebel strongholds, capturing the perseverance and hardship of soldiers in harm's way. Exploring command decisions, personal stories from battles like Missionary Ridge, and the tangled world of army logistics, Sheridan paints a bold picture of bravery and struggle during wartime.
Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, Volume 1, Part 3
By Philip Henry Sheridan
Witness the Civil War through the eyes of a Union general as he leads his troops through devastating battles and makes strategic decisions that could turn the tides.
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About the AuthorPhilip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S. Grant, who transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division in the Western Theater to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the East. In 1864, he defeated Confederate forces under General Jubal Early in the Shenandoah Valley and his destruction of the economic infrastructure of the Valley, called "The Burning" by residents, was one of the first uses of scorched-earth tactics in the war. In 1865, his cavalry pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee and was instrumental in forcing his surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.
Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S. Grant, who transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division in the Western Theater to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the East. In 1864, he defeated Confederate forces under General Jubal Early in the Shenandoah Valley and his destruction of the economic infrastructure of the Valley, called "The Burning" by residents, was one of the first uses of scorched-earth tactics in the war. In 1865, his cavalry pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee and was instrumental in forcing his surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.
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