Grant's Emergence As A Strategic Leader July, 1863, To March, 1864

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 19th Century, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military
Cover of the book Grant's Emergence As A Strategic Leader July, 1863, To March, 1864 by LTC Robert L. Ball, Golden Springs Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: LTC Robert L. Ball ISBN: 9781782896258
Publisher: Golden Springs Publishing Publication: August 15, 2014
Imprint: Golden Springs Publishing Language: English
Author: LTC Robert L. Ball
ISBN: 9781782896258
Publisher: Golden Springs Publishing
Publication: August 15, 2014
Imprint: Golden Springs Publishing
Language: English

This paper looks at Ulysses S. Grant’s development as a strategic leader with emphasis on the time period July, 1863, to March, 1864. It has a dual focus. The first is an examination of Grant’s growth as a strategic thinker. The second is on the opening of opportunity for Grant to become a leader at the strategic level. The paper is written chronologically, with both subjects interwoven.
Bruce Catton, Lloyd Lewis, Carl Sandburg, and T. Harry Williams wrote the primary sources used in research and provided a good balance of “Grant-centric” and “Lincoln-centric” views. Whenever possible, The Official Records of the Rebellion were used. Care was taken to use source material written during the Civil War. Sherman’s war time views of Grant’s abilities carry more weight in this paper than what he wrote after the war. Similarly, Grant’s Memoirs were read with a jaundiced eye.
The findings of the research are laid out in the body of the paper. Grant’s career is reviewed in order to show a steady progression of ability. There is also a noticeable maturation in Grant’s strategic thinking that can be seen in the period highlighted. Finally, incidents are examined in which Grant proved himself to President Lincoln to be a perceptive, adept actor in the politics of high level command, earning Lincoln’s trust and confidence.
The conclusion of the paper is that just when the nation called for him, Grant had developed the essential skills for the job of general-in-chief.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This paper looks at Ulysses S. Grant’s development as a strategic leader with emphasis on the time period July, 1863, to March, 1864. It has a dual focus. The first is an examination of Grant’s growth as a strategic thinker. The second is on the opening of opportunity for Grant to become a leader at the strategic level. The paper is written chronologically, with both subjects interwoven.
Bruce Catton, Lloyd Lewis, Carl Sandburg, and T. Harry Williams wrote the primary sources used in research and provided a good balance of “Grant-centric” and “Lincoln-centric” views. Whenever possible, The Official Records of the Rebellion were used. Care was taken to use source material written during the Civil War. Sherman’s war time views of Grant’s abilities carry more weight in this paper than what he wrote after the war. Similarly, Grant’s Memoirs were read with a jaundiced eye.
The findings of the research are laid out in the body of the paper. Grant’s career is reviewed in order to show a steady progression of ability. There is also a noticeable maturation in Grant’s strategic thinking that can be seen in the period highlighted. Finally, incidents are examined in which Grant proved himself to President Lincoln to be a perceptive, adept actor in the politics of high level command, earning Lincoln’s trust and confidence.
The conclusion of the paper is that just when the nation called for him, Grant had developed the essential skills for the job of general-in-chief.

More books from Golden Springs Publishing

Cover of the book The Civil War and Reconstruction [Second Edition] by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Chickasaw Bayou Campaign by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book The Tall Frigates by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book A Different Valor by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book In Prison by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book A Portion Of My Life; Being Of Short & Imperfect History Written While A Prisoner Of War On Johnson’s Island, 1864 by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Night Comes To The Cumberlands: A Biography Of A Depressed Area by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Study Of The Leadership Displayed By Lieutenant General Thomas Jonathan Jackson During The American Civil War by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Brigadier General St. John R. Liddell’s Division At Chickamauga: by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Confederate Cavalry At Chickamauga - What Went Wrong? by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Patrick R. Cleburne And The Tactical Employment Of His Division At The Battle Of Chickamauga by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Red Badge of Courage [Illustrated Edition] by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Rebellion In Missouri 1861: Nathaniel Lyon And His Army Of The West by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Personal Memoirs Of P. H. Sheridan [Illustrated Edition] by LTC Robert L. Ball
Cover of the book Advance And Retreat: Personal Experiences In The United States And Confederate States Armies [Illustrated Edition] by LTC Robert L. Ball
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy