Chickamauga. Useless, Disastrous Battle by Smith D. Atkins
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"Chickamauga. Useless, Disastrous Battle" by Smith D. Atkins is a historical account presented in the form of a talk delivered in the early 20th century, specifically in 1907. This book provides an analysis and personal reflections on the Battle of Chickamauga, an important military engagement during the American Civil War. Atkins, a soldier who participated in the battle, shares insights on the campaign, the strategic decisions made, and the consequences of those
decisions. In this narrative, Atkins recounts his experiences and observations as a colonel in the Ninety-Second Illinois Volunteers during the events leading up to Chickamauga, emphasizing what he perceives as the avoidable nature of the battle. He argues that General Rosecrans had the opportunity to secure Chattanooga without engaging in a costly fight that resulted in significant loss of life for the Union forces. The book conveys Atkins’ belief that miscalculations and missed opportunities in leadership led to a disastrous outcome, one that could have been prevented had decisions been made differently. Through his reflections, the author honors the bravery and sacrifices of the volunteer soldiers while criticizing military leadership and tactics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Atkins, Smith D. (Smith Dykins), 1836-1913 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10027724 |
| Title | Chickamauga. Useless, Disastrous Battle |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse and friend, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Subject | Chickamauga, Battle of, Ga., 1863 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36639 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 308 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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