Both writers are compelling. Most of these men were from rural areas and were used to handling horses on a regular basis. Slavery was the issue that made men so mad they did not want to compromise. Douglas came in at the wrong time. Sorry Im behind everyone, Mr. Phillips, Ive been on vacation. Grant keep moving his men west hoping Lee would stretch his men out. His account of battles is carefully interwoven with the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. Thank you Mr. Philips for chosing a very interesting book for us to read. The South saw slaves as a huge factor to all the profit they were making. The north had a trained army and professionally assembled military weapons. In response to your answer Bleeding Kansas, you are correct. 5. According to Catton, what role did slavery play as a cause of the Civil War? Add to Wish List Link to this Book Add to Bookbag Sell this Book Buy it at Amazon Compare Prices. He was normally so full of confidence. Ch. The book begins with a harebrained scheme advanced by, among others, General Judson Kilpatrick (often called Kill Cavalry for his willingness to engage in dangerous actions), to have cavalry raid Richmond. What action did he take? Bruce Catton was the go to Civil War author prior to Shelby Foote. An excellent source of education, 1960, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability. Chapter 8: Yet it shows the economic, political, and individual actions, thoughts, and destructions, this novel also shares the military side of the war. The Union had won the war, Ch 18 Patterson was keeping pressure on Johnston to make sure that his troops could not escape to help Beauregard. I highly recommend this to people who are just beginning to learn about the war, or to teenagers. This commoners who were for the war had to be convinced by the plantar aristocracy that controlled the state legislatures that it was a war for independence. Chapter 5: Beauregard and Johnston combined their armies because of the conflict they were in. Chapter 12 explains a specific battle between General Braggs and General Rosecrans. For a quick read of the Civil War, Catton is a good introduction into the topic. By 1865, the South had missed its chance. This particular edition is in a Hardcover format. Most of the Navys ships were seafaring ships with sails. This would prove to have no effect because the Army of the Potomac followed Lees army instead of trying to capture Richmond. Through his brilliant and stirring narrative, Bruce Catton conveys the human aspect of history and translates meticulously researched historical fact into an absorbing chronicle of the war. The coming Pres. I would recommend it to all, but especially to ones who are just learning about the Civil War. Sherman was given command of the West. Chapter 13 deals with the beginning of the last year of the war with the most brillant decision of Lincoln and Sewerd during the war which was to place Grant in Command of all Union armies. Author: Bruce Catton. 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. Grant made a document that stopped the Union from hanging high ranking officials in the Confederate army. ch19 List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. 1. . Catton was known as a narrative historian who specialized in popular histories that emphasized the colorful characters and vignettes of history, in addition to the simple dates, facts, and analysis. The Union army broke the rebels streched lines and forced the Confederates to evacuate Petersburg. The South built iron clad steam boats while the North only had sail boats. There were many factors that contributed to Lees defeat at Gettysburg. Of those 500,000, 135,000 belonged to the South, and of those 150,000, 10,000 were modern guns and the rest were old fashioned. 13 He combined three armies, the Army of Tennessee, the Army of Cumberland, and the Army of Ohio. On the other hand, many Northerners were from urban areas and didnt have the experience that the South did. Although they were warships, i believe that they would have been used mostly as transportation during this time. As a result, there was a shortage of teachers at West Point. This strategy was used with Maryland and Missouri. I am currently starting a class on the Civil War, and I expect that the historiography has changed substantially since 1960, but it is nice to have a good foundation moving into the spring semester. 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. During the War, the South saw Six different secretaries of war. This book is a fast-moving, dramatic narrative. Buell arrived a day later and the Confederates were defeated. In the fall of 1861, the Civil War almost included Great Britain. Hooker planned to use his calvary to cut off Lees communication with Richmond. books, articles, PDF free E-Books Library find related books. After the battle of Fort Sumter neither side was prepared for war because neither side really thought it was going to happen at first and both sides were poorly prepared. Whose army was he attempting to first engage at Nashville? He could chase Hoods army or cut a swath of destruction through Georgia and take away the Southern citizens willingness to fight. The soldiers and armies of the civil war were different from those in England a few ways but one was very clear. Ch. Chapter 19: The issue of slavery had a huge impact. Giving it after the Battle of Antietam made it a more powerful statement that had strength behind it. on may 22, 1856 Bully Brooks broke a walking cane over Charles Sumners head. Chapter 15: Ch9 Charles Bruce Catton (October 9, 1899 August 28, 1978) was an American historian and journalist, best known for his books on the American Civil War. 6 The South was definitely impacted in a more negative way than the North was. He wants to kill Lincoln and is very open and boastful with his plan. The textiles of the North had to have been a major contributor to the profitsof the South. Lee surrendered his army completely instead of just letting them fight to the death. Ch 3 The Civil War by Catton, Bruce AU $7.80 Free postage The Centennial History of the Civil War by Bruce Catton Vol I, II, III Set of 3 AU $10.91 + AU $13.91 postage THE CIVIL WAR by Bruce Catton AU $7.80 + AU $5.45 postage The Centennial History of the Civil War by Bruce Catton Vol I, II, III Set of 3 AU $42.14 Free postage Picture Information 1. Attention is given to the three main parts of both armies, the infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Lincoln closed all ports and had the ports start building ships. Many have looked at this as justification for conscription. This is a highly readable narrative history of the Civil War. Confederate soldiers had the advantage because they could drive horses and shoot guns. In those respects it does a very excellent job in painting a full picture of things as they were. At that time, no one would have bothered to search him. They both lacked uniforms, tents, and guns. 2. The cavalry was used for scouting and screening troops, but it was rarely the center of the fighting. I agree with Chessa and Parker. Ch. 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? This campaign was risky because it went against what the Union army had been doing the whole war. By preventing the opportunity for skilled laborers, slavery ultimately halted the rise of industrialism that was occurring in the North. Napoleon III took advantage of the Civil War by taking over Mexico and employing a French puppet state under the Hapsburg Maximilian as Emperor of Mexico. The South knew that to get the help of a foreign power they had to win a offensive campaign. However there were not many guns available to the south so these soldiers were pretty much useless. What were the political and military consequences of this battle? A grate was on top of the ship to allow for air and light to the lower area. 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. Ch. Everything was destroyed they had to completely rebuild. This isn't anything like Shelby Foote's trilogy. England had done the same thing in the War of 1812. Chapter 7 was all about alliance and foreign aid. Chapter 9: But his march from Atlanta to Savannah was successful, so maybe he was smarter than Grant in that aspect. The Unions back was at the TN River, leaving them nowhere to go. On the outset of the war the American army had 500,000 small guns. Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation was also effective. If they weren't trying to defame him, they were trying to get his job or suck in so much power that would make a black hole jealous. What factors contributed to this different attitude? It had the usual Generals and dates and locations. 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. Catton believed that Booth was fairly crazy, like most people did and still do. Chapter 10 provides a microcosmic view of army life during the war. They were only commerce destroyer ships. The late Bruce Catton won the 1954 Pulitzer Prize for his Civil War book A Stillness at Appomattox and I was very pleased to find in this book all that you could want in a Civil War primer/summary. Despite physicality, Missouri literally remained divided, but on paper they were for the Union. FREE Standard shipping on all items. They had flambouyant uniforms with many confusing names that were unnecessary. 1. His account of battles is carefully interwoven with the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. the subject by reading Bruce Catton's beautiful and evocative . There was a problem loading your book clubs. He constructed a new plan to go east to Fredricksburg, cross the Rappahannock, force Lee to battle between Fredricksburg and Richmond, then toward the Confederate Capital. To see our price, add these items to your cart. The 1860's was a time of deceit and corruption. 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. The quality of your entry will be dependent on the depth and freshness of the material you discuss. For your convenience, I will complete my initial entries for each chapter by December 22. They couldnt beat them without Grant. I agree with you and Chessa, Mr.Phillips, that Stephen Douglas was very intelligent, but I dont think he considered the long-term ramifications of his concept. The Southern Defense of Slavery VIII. Fort Henry was built on low ground, partly underwater because the Tennessee River was almost at flood levels, and the gunboats obliterated the fort before the infantry even got a chance to really get into the fighting. Lincolns funeral was used by the Radical Republicans to stir up sentiment that was very beneficial to their party. His book are written in a narrative way, and gives the feel of being personal with the reader. (LogOut/ 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? The other strategy of dealing with border states was one of hardfisted ruthlessness. Visit the American Coin Treasures Storefront on Amazon for a variety of home decor items, gifts and collectibles. The Confederate navy got the Merrimac because the Union had scuttled it. election posed two different views. Cavalry provided the South with a fast-paced war, moving from place to place much faster than the infantry could. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Tension between the North and South had been steadily rising, but this bill was the catalyst that launched the country into war. 10 Though this was not originally his purpose (his goal was to defeat the Confederate troops led by Hood), this was a good victory which rose the moral of the soldiers and citizens of the North. In a Republic, a war couldnt be fought without the support of the countries citizens. Bragg made a mistake by dividing his army causing his force to be outnumbered against some of the greatest generals. The idea was that you would receive the books once a month, each book on a different topic in the series. Everybody was trying to get rich on the back of this unlucky army and the policies of the political powers of the day. Chapter 4: What was McClellans Plan to take Richmond? Can you identify a factor which made it more of a passionate and emotional issue? Catton's account of battles is a must-read for anyone interested in the war that divided America, carefully weaving details about the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. Sherman would combine three armies before a campaign on Joe Johnstons army. Ch 1 Lee beat McClellan in the East, giving Lee a clear path inton the Union. I think the passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act was one of the huge contributing factors to the start of the war. Ch. If he won the war would continue but the Democrats wanted to end the war which would allow the South secede. Neither of the Cabinets were very capable, but if one had to be picked, Lincolns cabinet would be the better one. These battles reflected the high point and low point of the Confederate Army of Tennessee and another turning point of the war in that it led to Grants promotion. The choices they made helped heal the nation faster, save thousands of lives, and instill peace into all of their soldiers. Sku. Also, many people in the Confederacy had their own horses they could provide for the war while the North had to buy horses to supply the cavalry. Other countries knew that a civil war weakens a country significantly, and debated intense involvement. It left the Hoods Confederate army completely free to do whatever they wanted while Sherman was marching to Savannah. The South had more soldiers but they were on the west side of the Miss. Catton's survey of the final year of the Civil War shows that it was both triumphant and devastating for all who were involved. He knew if he went North above Atlanta, Sherman would follow. Unit 3 - Professor Catton, Immigration and Race; Unit 5 - Professor Catton, The Great Depression; Unit 6.1 - Professor Catton, Origin of The Second World War; Unit 6.2 - Professor Catton, World War Two Military Events; Unit 6.3 - Professor Catton, The Cold War At Home 1945-1954; Unit 7 - Professor Catton, Postwar American Society 1945-1960 There were still disciplined and very important generals that were on both sides; the North had people such as McDowell, McClellan, and Harney, the South had Davis, Beauregard, Johnston, and Lee, the common thing they all shared was that most of them went to west point and they all were veterans of war. I also found it interesting that many people from Washington came out to watch the was like it was a play. The south said that they would abolish slavery if Great Britain and France would recognize them as an independent nation. Sheridans accomplishments restored optimism and enthusiasm in the Union war effort. I agree that Stephen Douglas was an exceptional politician. Catton said that the Emancipation Proclamation was absurd because it was only effective as a rallying cry because it did not free slaves in the North and did not have any power over the seceded states. Ch. Buell caught him and had a standoff battle. I enjoyed reading this book. Southerners in a desire to remember the good old days, remembered them much better than they were. 3. What three armies were combined under Shermans command in the Western Theater? 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. After losing Atlanta, Hood relized that Sherman had to be forced from the South. The soldiers lacked extra clothes and boots and their animals were also lacking materials to keep them upright. Ch. The British sent troops to Canada and had their navy at the ready and demanded an apology and that the prisoners be released. It was a bitter victory because Jackson had been shot by his own troops in the confusion of battle on the night of May 2. Among these three battle were, the Battle of Atlanta, when Sherman defeated hood and took Atlanta, the Battle of Mobile Bay, and when Sheridan was victorious over Early in Shenandoah Valley. Bragg had recuits in Kentucky but they were small in number. General McClellan replaced McDowell as commander of the Army of the Potomac. In the fighting surrounding the Second Battle of Bull Run, what two armies did Lee and Jackson face? Of course, at this point, France and Great Britain turned down the proposal. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 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. 3. How did British support for the Confederate navy almost bring them into the Civil War? Jackson went first, running into Popes army. We will discuss each of these events in detail when we cover the Civil War in class. Ch. Chapter 10 provided an interesting look at the armies and types of people in the armies in the Civil War. This is where the war ended. Wherever your sympathies lie with respect to the war, you will get real enjoyment from Catton's brilliant writing. They wanted to keep the sense of nostalgia for the good old days before the Civil War when the South was a somewhat picturesque representation of a simpler time. But when he arrived in Kentucky the recruits that he planned on arriving were very few in number so his drive slowed down significantly and Buell caught up to him and they met at Perryville, Kentucky and after basically a standoff battle Bragg had concluded that he had been a failure and retreated to eastern Tennessee. What impact did they have on the outcome of the war? This would not be the neat, short, "limited" war both sides had envisioned. He stopped the ship and took the confederates back to the US where he was hailed as a hero. In the West Bragg almost won because Halleck divided his forces so thinly, but indecisiveness allowed the Union to give a strong defensive attack. Ch. How did Sherman go above and beyond Lincolns orders regarding the surrender of Joe Johnstons army at the end of the war? The men were not trained and their movements were not structured. 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. The book that I chose to write about for my book report is Mr. Lincoln's Army by Bruce Catton. For what reasons did Beauregard and Albert Sydney Johnston combine their forces in defense of Corinth? In Shermans mind war was horrible and the only humane way to fight a war was bring it to as fast an end possible. Get help and learn more about the design. What was the reaction of the United States government? What interested me in this chapter was the terms of surrender made by Lee and Grant. What factors contributed to Lees defeat at Gettysburg? The original government was mostly pro-union and was opposed by a pro-confederacy government which was formed by . mr.catton's writing style is distinctly in the way of a novelist, which makes all of his books, a better, more understandable read than most contemporary authors, writing about the same subject matter. 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. Ch. 2. If you are looking for a good overview of the war and the key persons involved that is fast-paced and enjoyable to read, this is it! Along with making good strategical moves, Grant also was good at appointing competent officers below him. The Merrimac was out of commission in the Norfolk navy yard at the beginning of the war. His works, although well-researched, were generally not presented in a rigorous academic style, supported by footnotes. Lee and Jackson soundly defeated Hookers army that was originally about twice as big as the confederate army. Were their other issues besides slavery that led to conflict between the North and South? At the Battle of Shiloh, Beauregard and Johnston engaged Grant. The title of this book is Civil War and it was written by Bruce Catton. These armies were : the army of the Potomac, army of the Cumberland, and the army of Tennessee. In the West, both sides made very innovative moves. How was the cavalry primarily used in overall strategy? This victory opened the road to PA for the Confederacy. It focuses mainly on the South, instead of the North. Halleck started out with an army so great that it was guarenteed offensive victory before even fighting, but Halleck split his army into detachments giving them different duties and regions to protect and allowing the Confederate army to have the momentum. Available in used condition with free delivery in the UK. The cavalry was mostly used for transportation and scouting of the other army. 3. Chessa, In the Western theater of the war, Sherman was in command of everything. Both countries refused. The fifth column did not have a very big outcome on the war. Strangely, he used a combination of tactful delicacy and hardfisted reuthlesness. Visit American Coin Treasures Storefront on Amazon for a variety of stamps and coin gifts and collections. Catton was known as a narrative historian who specialized in popular histories that emphasized the colorful characters and vignettes of history, in addition to the simple dates, facts, and analyses. Horn devotes much attention to a detailed summary of the two-day struggle, employing the points . A concise yet comprehensive explanation of the major causes, political events, military movements, and (to a lesser extent) aftermaths of the Civil War. The Confederate army also used a lot of backwoods guerrilla tactics that European armies did not use. Detailed without the bogged down feeling. When Lee and Hooker faced off at Chancellorsville, Lees army was about half the size of Hookers. Chapter Nine: 1. How was he able to free his army and join the battle? It was a was a fiasco. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Civil War Books Lot of 12 From Fields of Fire and Glory Decisive Day Cookbook at the best online prices at eBay! Bragg. Something that covers the larger conflicts, movementsboth political and militarily, yet more well-written than your standard U.S. History textbook. The Republicans (Lincoln) would continue the war, while the Democrats would end the war and allow the South to secede or try to stop it with diplomacy. On Nov. 24 and 25, Grant and Thomas defeated This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Kentucky decalred neutrality and Missouri refused to secede with a pro-Southern governor. 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. It appears Caleb, Chessa, nor Stephen have answered question one so thats what Im going to answer. He also left Hood and his army to do whatever they wanted. The Civil War by Bruce Catton Although not the most comprehensive book on the subject, Catton is perfect for war buffs and the curious in equal measure. I have three reasons for why I think the South was effected more than the Union. They were fast, not very visisble ships that made a dash through Federal cruisers to North Carolina. Helpful high-level overview of the Civil War. 3. 5. I have read almost all of Mr. Catton's books, The first volume of the three part series."Mr. Lincoln's Army.". Where did McDowell launch the first major Union attack? Without these three victories which rose the spirits of the Northerners, Lincoln probably would not have been re-elected and the next President probably would have ended the war. Catton thought it was absurd because it was focused on areas where the United States authority was not effective. Stamps and coins are historical, educational and collectible. River and the fighting was on the east side. Davis Cabinet consisted of relatively undistinguished men and it never contained the Souths greatest leaders. 1. It was a test of the authority of the President to suspend "the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus" under the Constitution's Suspension Clause, when Congress was in recess and therefore unavailable to do so itself. Chapter 14 Why does he say that if it hadnt been for slavery, the other conflict which led to war could have been decided through political process? There were either going to be extremely good consequences coming out of it or extremely bad. In a last desperate attempt to save the Confederacy, what proposition did southern politicians make to France and Great Britain in 1865? The main objective of the US Navy during the war was to place a blockade on the South. 3. Neither side was prepared for war, having only a small amount of soldiers, mainly consisting on militia men. The north was still under the leadership of Winfield Scott, but both had rising stars such as McClellan, McDowell, Lee, Grant, and Johnston. Sherman went beyond Lincolns orders concerning the surrender of Johnstons army. At the beginning of the war, both the North and the South called for people to help fight the war but did not have enough guns, same colored uniforms, or disciplined generals. The Navy had plenty of ships, but none of these ships were going to be helpful in inforcing the blockade. One example was appointing Sherman as Commander of all armies in the West. First, Shermans agreement included all Confederate armed forces (not just Johnstons). Which consisted of more capable men? The book said McClellan was great organizer and had time that McDowell was never allowed. The Mexicans regained control of the area, and Maximilian was executed. This was because the North thought that the South was bluffing because that was what you did to get what you wanted on a dead-end political street, and the South thought that the North was incapable of raising an army if they wanted to and what army they did raise would vanish at the first sight of a real army but these thoughts quickly dissipated when the real fighting began. But the North was equally unprepared to fight when they did even though they had 365,000 small arms. Why were they so unwilling to accept unconditional surrender when they knew that Lincoln proposed a non-punitive reconstruction of the Union? 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. Early again tried to attack Sheridan on October 19 near Winchester, but Sheridan drove the army off and removed the threat of attack from the Shenandoah Valley. It has been pointed out to me that I told you I would give you until January 13 to take the quiz. How was Braggs army reenforced at LaFayette? In 1861 Captain Charles Wilkes, commander of the U.S.S. Chapter 9 discusses the Battle at Chancellorsville between Lee and Hooker. It spends more time on the sociopolitical aspects of the war than it does on the actual movement of troops providing an interesting viewpoint that had not really been addressed in other Civil War books. Chapter 18: ch 1: However, he was faced with a decision. 15 Thought Beauregards strategy failed it gave him the advantage of fighting on the defensive. Baltimore SunInfinitely readable and absorbing, Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Cattons The Civil War is one of the most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume. Describe Grants role in the Battles of Fort Donnelson and Fort Henry? It serves as a great foundation of information for a topic that is as deep as it is wide. He made another document that said if the Confederates surrendered, they would not be disturbed by Union soldiers. How was it a bitter victory for the South? America is said to be a nation of poker players understood all about the business of calling bluffs. Because the South had been threatening seceding for years, the North did not take it very seriously. What were the consequences? 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