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OverviewDuring an 1865 raid through North Carolina, Major General George Stoneman missed capturing the fleeing Jefferson Davis only by a matter of hours, timing somewhat typical of Stoneman's life and career. This biography provides an in-depth look at the life and military career of Major General George Stoneman, beginning with his participation in the 2,000-mile march of the Mormon Battalion and other western expeditions. The main body of the work focuses on his Civil War service, during which he directed the progress of the Union cavalry and led several pivotal raids on Confederate forces. In spite of Stoneman's postwar career as military governor of Virginia and governor of California, his life was marked by his inability to reach ultimate success in war or politics, necessitating a discussion of his weaknesses as well as his achievements as a commander and a politician. Period photographs are included. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ben Fuller FordneyPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.367kg ISBN: 9780786495498ISBN 10: 0786495499 Pages: 207 Publication Date: 24 April 2014 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. Stoneman in Command 2. West Point 3. With the Mormon Battalion 4. From California to the Rio Grande 5. With McClellan 6. Stuart Redux 7. Fredericksburg 8. The Bursting Shell 9. “We were whipped...” 10. Payment of a Debt 11. Riots and Reconstruction 12. Arizona Territory 13. Governor Stoneman Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsimpressive - <em>Civil War News</em> impressive - Civil War News Author InformationBen Fuller Fordney teaches American history at Blue Ridge Community College in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He serves as director of the Shenandoah Civil War Associates. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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