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Overview"Lauded for gallantry at Antietam and demoted for insubordination after Fredericksburg, Major General William ""Baldy"" Smith remains a controversial figure of the Civil War. His criticism of the Union high command made him unpopular with both peers and superiors. Yet his insight as an officer and an engineer enabled him to offer effective solutions to challenges faced by fellow generals. In this first comprehensive biography, Smith emerges as a field commander with deep concern for his men and a fearless critic of the failures of the Union generalship, who was recognized for a strategic perspective that helped save Federal armies." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen Nicholas SicilianoPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.458kg ISBN: 9781476686134ISBN 10: 1476686130 Pages: 261 Publication Date: 14 July 2022 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Chapter I. From Saint Albans to Atlantic Coast Lighthouses: The Making of an Engineer Chapter II. Smith Prepares for War: The Making of a Brigade Commander Chapter III. Smith Readies His Division: Drills, Reconnaissances, and Army Politics Chapter IV. Tactical Insight Frustrated: Smith’s Division Moves Up the Peninsula Chapter V. Shielding the Retreat: Smith’s Division from the Seven Days to Harrison’s Landing Chapter VI. Smith in the Maryland Campaign: Hard Fighting, Insights Frustrated Again, and McClellan’s Departure Chapter VII. Smith’s Corps Command During the Fredericksburg Campaign: The Trials of a Democratic General Chapter VIII. Smith’s Command in the Gettysburg Campaign: Ancillary Military Efforts and Continued Political Trials Chapter IX. Smith Secures the Army in Chattanooga: An Engineer of Victory Chapter X. Smith’s Continued Success at Chattanooga: And His Triumphant Return East Chapter XI. Smith in the Bermuda Hundred Campaign: A Critic of Defeat Chapter XII. The Critic of Defeat in the Overland Campaign: The Battle of Cold Harbor Chapter XIII. Smith Before Petersburg: The Last Campaign Chapter XIV. The Critic of Defeat Is Removed Chapter XV. The Conclusion of Smith’s Army Service Chapter XVI. Smith’s Postwar Civilian Life Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviews“a detailed story, and one of an often over-looked or mischaracterized Civil War general”—Jennifer M. Murray, teaching associate professor, Oklahoma State University a detailed story, and one of an often over-looked or mischaracterized Civil War general --Jennifer M. Murray, teaching associate professor, Oklahoma State University Author InformationStephen Nicholas Siciliano teaches American Civil War history and serves as the vice president for educational services at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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