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General Gordon Granger: The Savior of Chickamauga and the Man Behind 'Juneteenth' (Leadership in Action),New
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This is the first fulllength biography of the Civil War general who saved the Union army from catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga, and went on to play major roles in the Chattanooga and Mobile campaigns. Immediately after the war, as commander of U.S. troops in Texas, his actions sparked the Juneteenth celebrations of slaverys end, which continue to this day.Grangers first battle was at Wilsons Creek, Missouri, and he soon thereafter rose through the rankscavalry, then infantryin early 1863 vying with Forrest and Van Dorn for control of central Tennessee. The artillery platform he erected at Franklin, dubbed Fort Granger, would soon overlook the death knell of the main Confederate army in the west.Grangers first fame, however, came at Chickamauga, when the Rebel Army of Tennessee came within a hairsbreadth of destroying the Union Army of the Cumberland. Without orderseven defying themGranger marched his Reserve Corps to the scene of the hottest action, where Thomas was just barely holding on with the rump of Rosecrans army. Bringing fresh ammunition and hurling his men against Longstreets oncoming legions, Granger provided just enough breathing space to prevent that Union defeat from becoming the worst openfield battle disgrace of the war.Granger was then given command of a full infantry corps, but just proved too odd of a fellow to promote further. At Chattanooga he got on the nerves of U.S. Grant for going off to shoot cannons instead of commanding his troops (hed actually indulged this impulse also at Chickamauga) and Sherman had no use for him either. So he went down to join Farragut in the conquest of Mobile, Alabama, leading land operations against the Confederate forts.This longoverdue biography sheds fascinating new light on a colorful commander who fought through the war in the West from its first major battles to its last, and even left his impact on the Reconstruction beyond.Table of ContentsPreface and AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Him that holds on to the end1 Early Life and West Point2 Mexico and the Frontier3 Civil War4 General Granger5 Chickamauga6 Chattanooga7 East Tennessee8 Mobile9 Juneteenth10 Postwar Service in the South and West11 Final TourEpilogueBibliographyIndex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'General Gordon Granger: The Savior of Chickamauga and the Man Behind "Juneteenth"'? A: The book is a full-length biography of General Gordon Granger, detailing his significant contributions during the Civil War, particularly his role in the Battle of Chickamauga and the origins of Juneteenth.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Robert C. Conner.
- Q: What notable events does the book cover regarding General Granger? A: The book covers Granger's early life, his military career, the Battle of Chickamauga, the Chattanooga campaign, and his influence on Juneteenth celebrations.
- Q: What edition of the book is available for purchase? A: The available edition is an illustrated hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: When was 'General Gordon Granger' published? A: The book was published on November 19, 2013.
- Q: Does the book include a bibliography? A: Yes, the book includes a bibliography and an index for further reference.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this biography? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Granger's military strategies, personal characteristics, and his lasting impact on American history, particularly regarding the end of slavery.
- Q: Is this book suitable for research on Civil War history? A: Yes, it is suitable for research as it provides detailed accounts of Granger's role in key Civil War battles and the Reconstruction era.