And took command of his own ranger battalion. In the unit gained notoriety for its raids behind union lines. This talk was part of a daylong seminar on civil war leadership posted by Longwood University in farmville, virginia, at Appomattox Court House National historical park. It is just under one hour. The first speaker today is mr. Eric buckland, the author of five books about the men who rode with john mosby during the civil war, his first one is mosbys rangers, which deal with the men from bmi who served with mosby, and who has subsequently done four more books, which tell the story of 110 more men who served with mosby and i am told there is a fifth volume at press right now with will probably be the final volume in that series. Hes received the Jefferson Davis historical gold medal. Mr. Buckland is a graduate of the university of kansas and had a 22 year career in the u. S. Army in which he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, slightly higher than i got to when i was in the a
And his overall inking about the art of command on a 19thcentury command on a 19thcentury battlefield. The historical moments ofs personal lees personal Battlefield Leadership provide an opportunity to evaluate him through his physical actions at the tactical level, as opposed to an interpretation of his Strategic Thinking where historians have spilled much ink investigating his thoughts on generalship during the civil war. Pute moments where lee himself a great personal risk also wrote a moment to review discerned his army was an exceptional danger. Robert edward lee was no stranger to the perils of combat put himself a great personalposts. His service during the war with mexico, is harrowing personal reconnaissance prior to the battle of cerro gordo in 1847 the provided Winfield Scott with critical intelligence on the enemys flank position was vital to the planning of a crushing flank attack executed by scotts armie. Army. He was in danger consistently throughout his time as commandi
He always saw people in the shadows. His mo to i believe was do unto others before they have a chance to do unto you. Thats enough. There was an obsession with leaks. You dont blame the leaks when facts come out that show wrong doing. Let me see it. Can we get these lights properly. He was not comfortable in front of a camera. One might even say he was afraid the people would see something he didnt want them to see. Had it not been for water gate i think he could have gone down as one of the more significant president s in this country. We have 40 seconds to go now. We were witnessing the implosion of an american presidency. The president has taken his place at the table in the white house where hes going to speak. Here now the next picture will be the president of the United States. I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. As president i must put the interest of america first. Therefore, i shall resign the pres
Shadows. His mo to i believe was do unto others before they have a chance to do unto you. Thats enough. There was an obsession with leaks. You dont blame the leaks when facts come out that show wrong doing. Let me see it. Can we get these lights properly. He was not comfortable in front of a camera. One might even say he was afraid the people would see something he didnt want them to see. Had it not been for water gate i think he could have gone down as one of the more significant president s in this country. We have 40 seconds to go now. We were witnessing the implosion of an american presidency. The president has taken his place at the table in the white house where hes going to speak. Here now the next picture will be the president of the United States. I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. As president i must put the interest of america first. Therefore, i shall resign the presidency effective at noon tom
Is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. Professor teaches a class on the Civil War Peninsula Campaign and seven days battles. Here is a preview. We give stewarts discretion. They say you can fix this however you want but we urge them many times, be careful. Dont go too crazy. They need anything boston. I need to make a name for myself. What they are going to do is, you can make a name for himself by writing entirely around this army. Go up on the northern flank so i can it looks like but then, that wont get my name in the headlines. It takes his troops and rides all the way around this. The Union Cavalry discovered the confederate cavalry of writing around the human they start suing jeff stewart. St. George cooke. He was instrumental in helping develop United States calvary very skilled officer, career off sir, guns and off a lot to advanced tactics during the course of his career, and served nobly incorporate with great credit. I would wager most people this is th