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.". The textiles of the North had to have been a major contributor to the profitsof the South. The battle eventually resulted in confusion and the Confederates ended up winning the battle in the end. What group opposed their election? Napoleon III took great political advantage of the Civil War. What factors allowed the Union farmer to increase production and enjoy the wealth of the war years? A week after Henry, they attacked. Chapter 8 addresses the fact that the three major Union armies had stopped Confederate offensives during the fall, but were now stalled during the winter of 1862-63. They did not have a substantial number of steam boats yet. 16 Yet, the North was full of abolitionists who were inspired by the Wilmot Proviso and the Fugitive Slave Act. Lincoln ordered that all issues involving readmission of states into the Union, restoration of political and civil rights, and the abolition of slavery to be left up to him. Students will be graded on the quality of your entries, staying within the prescribed timeline, consistency of your entries, quality of the interaction with me, and quality of interaction with other students. Hoods army attacked McPherson three times and even though McPherson was killed, his men still defeated Hood. How did it ensure the end to slavery? Grant was continually streching his line of men farther west in hopes that it would strech Lees men to thin to handle the Union army. It's a well written book and if your a Civil War nut like myself it should be in your library. He marched from Savannah to Atlanta destroying everything as he went. The southern troops wanted to take Fort Sumter because it was in the middle of one of the souths most important harbors. This helped the north win the war. Hood used the indispensible Forrest to break a railroad and pull 30,000 of Shermans men to him. The author does a very good job telling this armies story. His book are written in a narrative way, and gives the feel of being personal with the reader. I agree with Catton that without the issue of slavery the war most likely would have been avoided. 144 (C.C.D. 3. What changes were made? Either way Lee knew a move had to be made. The decisions they made helped to expedite the healing process for the two regions of the country who had to come back together to form one Union. Bragg made a mistake by dividing his army causing his force to be outnumbered against some of the greatest generals. Most importantly, the ship was covered in four inches of iron. The southern troops were good hunters and were mostly men who loved to fight which would make for the perfect troops. But his march from Atlanta to Savannah was successful, so maybe he was smarter than Grant in that aspect. What would have been the results had this been proposed in 1863? Thought Beauregards strategy failed it gave him the advantage of fighting on the defensive. Summary; Recently Viewed; Bids/Offers; Watch List; Purchase History; Selling; Saved Searches . 3. Identify the three major Union armies, commanders, and their specific locations during the winter of 1862-63. A period of two weeks was used to take Lincolns body to his home in Illinois and to show to Americans. In what ways were neither the North nor the South prepared for war following the Battle of Fort Sumter? The vast majority were non-slave owning yeoman farmers. What was the fifth column? How did Bragg use topographic features to trap the Union army? The main reason for this was the background of a Confederate soldier. Not a military history, with in-depth descriptions and analysis of campaigns. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. Bruce Catton was the go to Civil War author prior to Shelby Foote. Hooker planned to use his calvary to cut off Lees communication with Richmond. Now for those of you too young to remember, Time-Life used to publish these monthly book series on various topics. Rosecrans army well outnumbered Braggs army but Bragg thought they could win. Everybody was trying to get rich on the back of this unlucky army and the policies of the political powers of the day. Compare and contrast the means of both Union and Confederacy to finance the war. At Chancellorsville, Jackson took 26,000 men and battered the Unions right flank, while Lee attacked from the front. His works, although well-researched, were generally not presented in a rigorous academic style, supported by footnotes. ch 1: Attention is given to the three main parts of both armies, the infantry, artillery, and cavalry. At the beginning of the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was exactly war ready. Thus was the fate of the Army of the Potomac. How did William Tecumseh Sherman amend Union military strategy by leading his army on the march from Atlanta to Savannah? 4 General McClellan replaced McDowell. It is usually easier to defend than to attack in warfare as the book says. 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. Sherman wanted to ignore the Union military strategy and show that the Confederacy was too weak to protect its citizens and their property. This failed, and shortly Hoods Army of the TN was nothing more than a ghost of a memory. Chapter 16: Do not underestimate the value of reading Bruce Catton's trilogy along with Shelby Foote. Where did the Army of the Cumberland finally challenge Bragg? Chapter 19-Why do you believe that the Civil War has had a more lasting impact on the culture of the South than the North? After negotiations, Sherman gives more to the South than they actually deserved. An interesting fact, General Beauregard was a student of Major Andersons at West Point. The three armies under the command of Sherman were the Army of the Tennessee, the army of the Cumberland and the Army of the Ohio. But by tricking Pattersons army into planning defense, Johnstons army was able to board trains to Manassas to reinforce Beauregard. Overall good condition. The Civil War by Bruce Catton [Unknown] on Amazon.com. Great narratives explaining the mindset of the Union generals. Would rather read history than fiction. I believe this text would be helpful to someone who has been away from the topic of the Civil War for a long time (as I was) and needs a refresher course, or for someone who has an interest in the war, has gotten into it a little, but wants to get a nice overview so they can appreciate their later explorations on the topic. He knew if he went North above Atlanta, Sherman would follow. I couldnt have said it better myself. I believe there were three key battle in this chapter that not only allowed the Union to see winning the war was possible, but showed Lincoln would more than likely win the next election. They wanted counts of treason and excutions. It was understood internationally that during times of war, a country could halt a neutral commerce ship and search them for members of the country they were at war against peacefully. The South attempted to change from its agricultural dominance in cotton to a more varied economy, but its reliance on slavery for so many years proved that the South would never be able to compete with the North. What mistakes were made by Ambrose Burnside in his attempt to defeat Lees army at Fredericksburg? 3. Despite physicality, Missouri literally remained divided, but on paper they were for the Union. # 3. The goal of general Sherman was to capture Atlanta or rout Johnstons army. It existed from 1861, when the first states began seceding and joining together, until the end of the American Civil War in 1865, . Chapter 15 discusses three key victories for the Union that helped Lincoln be re-elected and eventually help them win the war. What would have been the probable result if Lincoln had lost the election? You will have a maximum of six weeks to complete nineteen chapters. What were the results? Do you know why Lincoln waited until after the Battle at Antietam to deliver the Emancipation Proclamation? . How was the cavalry primarily used in overall strategy? Johnston surrendered on very similar terms to those which Grant had given to Lee. Romeo and Juliet tells the story of an age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. Ch 1. The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 - Leander Stillwell 1920 Incidents of the War - Mary Jane Cook Chadick 2005 . Concise yet comprehensive history of the events leading to and including the entire Civil War. Amazon has encountered an error. Read these a long time ago, just got reminded of them today somehow. Eventually, even though Lees army held its position, McClellan did not continue attacking. Sherman had agreed and tried to follow Grants objective following the breakout from Chattanooga in his effort to destroy the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Johnston and then Hood. BP. Ambrose Burnside, commander of the Army of the Potomac, made several mistakes in his attempt to defeat Lee at Fredericksburg. What was their objective in attacking Grant at Pittsburg Landing (Battle of Shiloh)? Most of the Navys ships were seafaring ships with sails. People believed that this was a tool of the radical Republicans to insight additional anger in the Northern citizens and more conservative figures. He speaks about the events which lead up to the war, and his analyses of them. Neither side was prepared for war, having only a small amount of soldiers, mainly consisting on militia men. 3. In order to trap the Union army, Bragg retreated and made a stand at La Fayette, Georgia, awaiting reinforcements. In spite of all that McDowell did, he was forced to move because his troops did not see the need for discipline and the war cry Forward to Richmond! was too compelling. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014. There were several reasons for the different and ultimately disaventageous attitude of the Civil war soldier: officers were either elected by the soldiers themselves or appointed by politicians for political reasons, the generals usually were uneducated and apathetic about his subordinates, and the generals did not give the sodliers enough training. I have three reasons for why I think the South was effected more than the Union. Lee ignored the first group of troops and went straight to Chancellorsville to face Hookers main army. The cavalry was used for scouting and screening troops, but it was rarely the center of the fighting. But on the night of April 14 Booth strode up to Lincolns box at the Fords Theatre and popped one in his head, then jumped onto the stage and fled for Southland. The decisions made by these two wise generals contributed to a faster peace between the North and South. The South was definitely impacted in a more negative way than the North was. The Civil War had a more lasting impact on the South than on the North for many obvious reasons. Everytime land was acquired, slavery was an issue. Another example of industry growth for the North because of the war was the iron works industry, specifically Pittsburgh. Chapter 17 discusses the final events of the war along with the Confederate surrender. Chapter 10: I read these three books about 30 years ago and they set the hook as far as my interest in the Civil War goesgreat stories told told surpassingly welltruly enjoyable A great book for true history researchers. Excellent overview of The Civil War. 5. Wherever your sympathies lie with respect to the war, you will get real enjoyment from Catton's brilliant writing. Sku. 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. The commanding officer for the north was Major Robert Anderson and for the south was General P.G.T. Although his books were well researched and supported by footnotes, they were not generally presented in a rigorous academic style. Union strategy in the Civil War had been to focus on destroying the armies of the Confederacy, not specific cities or strongholds in the South. For a quick read of the Civil War, Catton is a good introduction into the topic. In this final volume of the Army of the Potomac Trilogy, Catton, America's foremost Civil War historian, takes the reader through the battles of the Wilderness, the Bloody Angle, Cold Harbot, the Crater, and on through the horrible months to one moment at Appomattox. Ch. (In other words, avoid making comments which are repetitive of those made by other students.) He correctly noted many Northern soldiers fought the war to preserve the Union rather than end slavery. What was the climactic battle? ; 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). The North and South didnt take each other seriously because they thought the other side was only making threats so that they would get what they wanted. The soldiers and armies of the civil war were different from those in England a few ways but one was very clear. 5. Although he made the Union army retreat, Bragg might have completely destroyed the Army of the Cumberland if he had tried. So McDowell decided that he might as well take out a Confederate army if his troops were on the move so he attacked at Bull Run. Both sides made moves for the West, and during these conquests of the West, Ulysses S. Grant was first recognized as a good leader. He got these victories before election time. "Nothing in our time makes the Civil War as alive as the writings of Bruce Catton." Rosecrans forced Braggs to retreat to New Orleans, and Rosecrans captured Chattanooga as he was supposed to. These armies added up to about 100,000 men under the command of Sherman. Ch 2. What was Cattons view of the Booth conspiracy? Although they were moving toward Atlanta, the objective of this campaign was not to capture Atlanta but to destroy the Confederate army under Joe Johnston. A very detailed book about the political motivations for the Civil war and the military maneuvering of it as well. Chapter 14 I enjoyed this book. 11 The demand of farm grown food increased the Union farmers production and wealth. Why were the British built commerce raiders such as the CSS Alabama and CSS Shenandoah not as signficant to the outcome of the war as the blockade runners? I tended to read passages over and over to find the full meaning. Therefore, France and Great Britain might have given in to the proposal of abolition in exchange for recognition in 1863. What was Hoods objective of moving the Confederate Army of Tennessee north through Alabama and into Tennessee? The longest war in American history. What battle ended his offensive? Ch. The radicals wanted payment beyond the lives that had already been given for their cause. From 1961 to 1965, the Centennial of the Civil War was commemorated, and Catton published his Centennial History of the Civil War trilogy. Why were the British built commerce raiders such as the CSS Alabama and CSS Shenandoah not as signficant to the outcome of the war as the blockade runners? One interesting part of the politics was the Cabinets of the Presidents. FREE Standard shipping. Donnelson was a considerably tougher battle to win. For what reasons did Beauregard and Albert Sydney Johnston combine their forces in defense of Corinth? (I will read Shelby Foote's trilogy for the full account.) Along with making good strategical moves, Grant also was good at appointing competent officers below him. The First Crisis XII. 9487), is a well-known and controversial U.S. federal court case that arose out of the American Civil War. Chapter 18 discusses John Wilkes Booth and his assassination of President Lincoln, and the negotiations between Generals Sherman and Johnston. In time, they rebuilt much of the ship and made it one of three metal ships. 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. There were two lives lost during the battle, both for the Union and after the battle. The coming Pres. Grant turned east toward Fort Donnelson on the Cumberland, and sent Foote around on the water. Some were caught and others were not. Thank you Mr. Philips for chosing a very interesting book for us to read. The three armies combined under Shermans command in the West were the Army of the Tennessee (under James McPherson), the Army of the Cumberland (under Thomas), and the Army of the Ohio (a very small army under John Schofield). Although slavery is wrong, it was how many Southern farmers made their living. Chapter 17: i also highly recommend his trilogy on the army of the Potomac, as an introduction to the civil war for anyone who even has a casual interest and would like to know more. 16 Sherman marched his army to Savannah from Atlanta. 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. I have not confirmed that, but I did find it an enjoyable, engaging, and overall helpful read. The initial naval objective of the United States during the Civil War was a naval blockade of the South. In the Western theater of the war, Sherman was in command of everything. He knew that Hood would come straight to the fight. A fine general overview or introduction to the Civil War for people like me who know next to nothing about it, I guess. . Building the Republican Party XVI. Chapter 3 discusses how unprepared the two sides of the Civil War were. If the request had been made earlier in the war, it might have been granted because the southern cause was hopeful and it would have benefited France and Britain more. The New York Times . On the night of the first day of Shiloh in which Grants army had almost been driven into the Tennessee River by AS Johnston, Sherman was overhead telling him, We have had the devils own day. Grant responds, Yea, but well lickem tomorrow. Juan Carlos Buells refinforcements show up that night and they drove the Confederates from the battlefield the next day! A superbly written text from a master historian. The Democratic party was opposed to the way of thinking in the Union party they wanted a softer war or no war at all. 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. I think this was albsolute GENIUS by Seward. The demands of the Union army contributed to growth in many specific industries. Have a great break and Merry Christmas!!! This tension on the slavery issue led to many problems. Why did Lincoln wait until the Battle of Antietam to unvail the document? Though Davis was surrounded by good men, such as Judah P. Benjamin and Stephen Mallory. Cannons couldnt do much damage to the iron exterior. 2. One of the main reasons was simply because the South lost the war. Johnstons men made the Confederates a much more legitimate threat. My #1 pick for Civil War books we should all have on our bookshelves is Bruce Catton's trilogy The Army of the Potomac. The Army of the Potomac in Virginia was led by Major General Ambrose E. Burnside. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. What keeps coming back to me is that Stephen Douglas was too smart for his and the countries on good. 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. Lists containing this Book MyWishList from Eric Hodge Read from Gary Disoteo American Civil War from Hthom Loading Related Books History Created February 18, 2009 6 revisions What was the geographical signficance of these battles? After the loss at the Battle of Antietam, the British backed off a little. Union Cap. # 2. Although the volume's title indicates that it is a history of the entire Civil War, the three books it includes actually cover only one front - the decisive eastern front between Washington D.C. and Richmond - and are tightly focused on the northern army. It was Grant who changed the strategy to all out war and destroying the Confederate armies when he was appointed in command of all Union armies by Lincoln. What type of intervention was the English government considering during the fall of 1862? England wanted the members back and a apology. The South could have built up a navy to compete with the navy that the North was building, but they did not have to raw materials or factories to do so. Covering events from the prelude of the conflict to the death of Lincoln, Catton blends a gripping narrative with deep, yet unassuming, scholarship to bring the war alive on the page in an almost novelistic way. Who had the advantagea the outset of the war? He made a French state in Mexico (violating the Monroe Doctrine) and made Maximilian the Emperor of Mexico. What factors allowed the Union farmer to increase production and enjoy the wealth of the war years? General Sherman went way above what he was supposed to do when negotiating the terms of surrender with Johnston. Bruce Catton 9 book mixed lot, History, Civil War, Glory Road, Coming . 4. While successful in that regard, Bruce Catton is entirely too lenient on the South/Confederacy going so far as to even equivocate on the morality of defeating the South. A wonderful short book that is a survey of the Civil War. Bruce Catton (1899-1978) was a senior editor of, magazine and won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). 5. Yes, the North was in the same war, but their economy thrived. In return, Grant would direct the war from the field while employing such key figures as George Meade over the Army of the Potomac, and Philip Sheriden over the Army of the Potomacs cavalry. The North allowed this power. Every other soldier was just fighting for the Union simply because thats where they were from. Sherman would combine three armies before a campaign on Joe Johnstons army. The people of Washington had tagged along to see what they thought would be a great show. The Civil War Summary The Civil War by Bruce Catton. The Union army broke the rebels streched lines and forced the Confederates to evacuate Petersburg. Bragg. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Lee split his army into three armies. This book is the first book written in a trilogy called: The Army of the Potomac. 2. I was wrong, but it was beneficial to read the latter work before the former in order to have the background. The Wilmot Proviso, the Fugitive Slave Act, and Uncle Toms Cabin all stirred up different opinions on slavery, most of which were negative opinions by the North. They had to do away with slavery which was pretty much what kept the south running well. There were power struggles sometimes, but the power of Lincolns Cabinet strengthened the administration. Though the Federals forced the Confederates to retreat there was nothing really to show for this victory in the end. His works, although well-researched, were generally not presented in a rigorous academic style, supported by footnotes. After Burnsides loss at Fredericksburg, Joe Hooker took his place as the leader of the Army of the Potomac. Catton covers all of the major battles, personalities, and factors that led to this horrible conflict. I'll read more of Catton's and McPhersons Civil War books. They had three sizable armies where the offensive movements needed to be made. Bruce Catton is telling an epic story, a great event, requiring the most extreme effort and sacrifice, much like the story of the 300 Spartans and the Alamo. Catton seems to believe that slavery is the sole cause of the Civil War and that the other issues could have been simply solved through politics. 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). How did he deal with this threat? I am sure new research and new perpectives have appeared since then, so some of the information may be dated. Chapter 3 Chapter 11 discusses the vast impact of the North and Souths drastically different economies. Catton uses the words of the soldiers themselves to tell the story in this very engaging and informative read. Ambrose was in charge of the Army of Potomac, but failed in leading such an army. After Rosecrans and the Army of the Cumberland took Chattanooga, they continued to pursue Bragg. What southern leaders met with Seward and Lincoln on February 3, 1865? Ch. The cabinet disapproved this agreement and ordered Grant to go to Sherman and resume hostilities with Johnston immediately. The more moderate Democrats along with the Copperheads nominated General McClellan as their Presidential candidate with George Pendleton of Ohio (a friend of Copperhead leader Clement Vallandigham) named for the Vice-Presidency. What was Grants strategy for defeating the remnants of Lees army at Petersburg during March and April of 1865? There is a lot that happens in the Civil War. After losing at Bull Run, McDowell was replaced by McClellan as the leader of the Union armies including the army of the Potomac. Stephen Douglas wanted to build a transcontinental railroad and one of the ends to be Chicago; he accomplished the South agreeing to this by passing the Kansas-Nebraska act, outlining the idea of popular sovereignty and repealing the Missouri Compromise. Now that most of you are engaged, I would like to make a suggestion. In a last desperate attempt to save the Confederacy, what proposition did southern politicians make to France and Great Britain in 1865? 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