Scapegoat of Shiloh The Distortion of Lew Wallace's Record by U. S. Grant |
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| Author:
| Getchell, Kevin |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-7209-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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A great controversy surrounds General Lew Wallace at the Battle of Shiloh. General U.S. Grant blamed Wallace for the number of casualties the Union suffered, citing a dilatory march and poor choice of route. However, this book asserts that something different may be at fault. 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 backed up by newly discovered...
More DescriptionA great controversy surrounds General Lew Wallace at the Battle of Shiloh. General U.S. Grant blamed Wallace for the number of casualties the Union suffered, citing a dilatory march and poor choice of route. However, this book asserts that something different may be at fault. 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 backed up by newly discovered documents as well as evidence in official records.