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    Reminiscences Of The Civil War [Illustrated Edition]
    Reminiscences Of The Civil War [Illustrated Edition]
    Reminiscences Of The Civil War [Illustrated Edition]
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    Reminiscences Of The Civil War [Illustrated Edition]

    By General John B. Gordon

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    Few generals of the Confederate States Army had such a glittering career as John Brown Gordon, although without any formal military training he rose from captain of a company of Georgia mountineers to the rank of Major-General. He was described by the Robert E. Lee as one of his finest commanders and that his actions were “characterized by splendid audacity”. He was distinguished in many the early battles of the Army of North Viginia; First Bull Run, Malvern Hill; holding the vital “Bloody Lane” at Antietam he was shot five times as he encouraged his men. After a period of recuperation he plunged back into the fray and won further laurels at battles at Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House and the final surrender at Appomattox. His memoirs are justly famous and are an acclaimed classic.

    “For many years I have been urged to place on record my reminiscences of the war between the States. In undertaking the task now, it is not my purpose to attempt a comprehensive description of that great struggle, nor an elaborate analysis of the momentous interests and issues involved. The time may not have arrived for a full and fair history of that most interesting period in the Republic’s life. The man capable of writing it with entire justice to both sides is perhaps yet unborn. ... I have also recorded in this volume a large number of those characteristic and thrilling incidents which illustrate a unique and hitherto unwritten phase of the war, the story of which should not be lost, because it is luminous with the noblest lessons. Many of these incidents came under my own observation”--Introduction.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGolden Springs Publishing
    Release dateNov 6, 2015
    ISBN9781786251824
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      General Gordon is one of the Lee's Generals in the Civil War. This books details his experiences in the Civil War. General Gordon is very kind and almost political in reference to any views and stories of his peers or Union opponents. The book has many anecdotal stories and some are not seen elsewhere. Gordon’s style is somewhat like Webb Garrison works. Gordon also addresses the controversy over Longstreet’s delay at Gettysburg. In doing so Gordon was considered in the "Lost Cause" camp. Page 160 provides the specific details that the “Lost Cause” supporters accused Longstreet of which in their opinion caused the loss at Gettysburg. Placing blame elsewhere exonerated Lee.

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