The Life and Letters of Emory Upton (Classic Reprint): Colonel of the Fourth Regiment of Artillery, and Brevet Major-General, U. S. Army: Colonel of ... Major-General, U. S. Army (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Michie, Peter S.

 
9781330134658: The Life and Letters of Emory Upton (Classic Reprint): Colonel of the Fourth Regiment of Artillery, and Brevet Major-General, U. S. Army: Colonel of ... Major-General, U. S. Army (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

A close-up portrait of a renowned American soldier and thinker.

This engrossing biography tracks Emory Upton’s remarkable life, from his West Point years to his campaigns and his lasting impact on military policy. Written by Peter S. Michie, it combines vivid storytelling with careful analysis to illuminate a man celebrated for courage, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of improvement in the art of war.

  • Learn how a young abolitionist officer rose through the ranks and earned deep respect for his integrity and leadership.
  • See how his experiences—from cadet life to battlefield command—shaped his ideas on military organization and strategy.
  • Discover the personal side of Upton, including his character, friendships, loyalties, and the challenges he faced.
  • Explore the broader context of 19th-century American military development and how one man’s work influenced future policy and practice.
Ideal for readers of military history and biographical portraits who want a clear, balanced view of a pivotal figure in American defense literature.

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Excerpt from The Life and Letters of Emory Upton: Colonel of the Fourth Regiment of Artillery, and Brevet Major-General, U. S. Army

IT was my good fortune to know emory upton from the date of his entry into the Military Acad emy at ivest Point, as a mere stripling, in 1856, to the time of his death, in the full maturity of his manhood, in issi. His class was next to mine, graduated less than a year afterward, and entered the army at the outbreak Of the great rebellion. We served together during the Antietam campaign; then in Grant's memorable series of Operations from the Rapidan to Petersburg; then with Sheridan in the Valley of Virginia; and, finally, in the cavalry campaign from Waterloo through Alabama and Georgia, ending in the last battles of the war and the collapse of the Confederacy. From the close associations of these nine years of youth and early manhood, and especially of the last year Of the re bellion, during which Upton commanded a division of cavalry under my immediate supervision, I came to know him with that intimacy which is possible only between soldiers. After the war our paths lay apart, for, while I resumed my duties as an engineer officer, and finally left the army altogether for the purpose of building and operating railroads, Upton, although urged to resign and engage in private.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from The Life and Letters of Emory Upton: Colonel of the Fourth Regiment of Artillery, and Brevet Major-General, U. S. Army

The subject of the following memoir was widely known by reputation in the military profession, and the story of his life would, at least to military men, have been a matter of passing interest. The tragic circumstances of his death seemed to demand some explanation in harmony with his established reputation and character. At the earnest solicitation of his nearest relatives, the author, although conscious of his own deficiencies, undertook the task of compiling a brief record of General Upton's life for his family and immediate personal friends.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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