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Scapegoat of Shiloh
- The Distortion of Lew Wallace's Record by U.S. Grant
Engelsk Paperback

Scapegoat of Shiloh

- The Distortion of Lew Wallace's Record by U.S. Grant
Engelsk Paperback

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A great controversy surrounds General Lew Wallace at the Battle of Shiloh. General U.S. Grant blamed Wallace for the huge number of casualties the Union suffered, citing a dilatory march and poor choice of route to the battlefield. Wallace was obsessed with these accusations his entire life and wrote Ben-Hur as much to work through the injustice of being labeled a scapegoat as for literary aspirations.

This book asserts that something entirely different may be at fault for the astonishing number of men lost. Overlooked in the history of the battle is Grant''s own choice of a specific man to carry battle orders to Wallace, a mistake that might have made all the difference. This assertion is supported by newly discovered documents written by an obscure Wisconsin quartermaster as well as evidence in official records. The implications of this choice of messenger virtually vindicate Wallace. By also juxtaposing certain Confederate actions, this book explores the behind-the-scenes struggle during the Battle of Shiloh and its aftermath for the participants.

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
288
ISBN-13:
9780786472093
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
078647209X
Udg. Dato:
1 aug 2013
Længde:
15mm
Bredde:
152mm
Højde:
229mm
Forlag:
McFarland & Co Inc
Oplagsdato:
1 aug 2013
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