Some Phases of the Civil War: An Appreciation and Criticism of Mr. James Ford Rhodes's Fifth VolumeJ. Wilson, 1905 - Počet stran: 46 |
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Strana 5 - There is no doubt that Jefferson Davis and other leaders of the South have made an army. They are making, it appears, a navy ; and they have made what is more than either — they have made a nation. We may anticipate with certainty the success of the Southern States so far as regards their separation from the North. I cannot but believe that that event is as certain as any event yet future and contingent can be.
Strana 21 - Were I to express my measure of the relative importance of the March to the Sea and of that from Savannah northward,' I would place the former at one and the latter at ten, or the maximum.
Strana 25 - The proper strategy consists in the first place in inflicting as telling blows as possible upon the enemy's army, and then in causing the inhabitants so much suffering that they must long for peace, and force their Government to demand it. The people must be left nothing but their eyes to weep with over the war.
Strana 41 - I am constrained to request the removal of Maj. Gen. BF Butler from the command of the Department of Virginia and North Carolina. I do this with reluctance, but the good of the service requires it. In my absence General Butler necessarily commands, and there is a lack of confidence felt in his military ability, making him an unsafe commander for a large army. His administration of the affairs of his department is also objectionable.
Strana 35 - The fact that has already been stated — that is, that Richmond is to be your objective point, and that there is to be cooperation between your force and the army of the Potomac — must be your guide.
Strana 35 - Then, should the enemy be forced into his intrenchments in Richmond, the Army of the Potomac would follow, and by means of transports the two armies would become a unit.
Strana 26 - Let all who fall into your hands be at your mercy.. .Just as the Huns a thousand years ago, under the leadership of Etzel (Attila) gained a reputation in virtue of which they still live in historical tradition, so may the name of Germany become known in such a manner in China that no Chinaman will ever again even dare to look askance at a German.
Strana 34 - I did not before know as to details, I have come across nothing affecting the general correctness of the impressions I at the time received. Grant's original plan of combined campaign for the spring of 1864 was exactly that described. To quote his own language in his instructions to Meade, " Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also. Gillmore will join Butler with about 10,000 men from South Carolina. Butler can reduce his [Fortress Monroe garrison] so as...
Strana 36 - Generals: While I regret an infirmity of purpose which did not permit you to state to me, when I was personally present, the suggestion which you make in your written note, but left me to go to my headquarters under the impression that another and far different purpose was advised by you, I shall not yield to the written suggestions which imply a change of plan made within thirty minutes after I left you. Military affairs cannot...
Strana 14 - England would topple headlong and carry the whole civilized world with her, save the South. No, you dare not make war on cotton.