Some Phases of the Civil War: An Appreciation and Criticism of Mr. James Ford Rhodes's Fifth Volume, Svazek 4J. Wilson, 1905 - Počet stran: 46 |
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Strana 5 - Surely it goes without saying that to overcome a combination of numbers, resources and territory such as that composing the Southern Confederacy implied great political capacity in the overcoming power, and the sturdy popular support of him upon whom the task devolved. As Shakespeare causes Horatio to observe in another connection, " There needs no ghost come from the grave to tell us this.
Strana 23 - 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 6 - 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 27 - 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 43 - 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 37 - 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. This indicates the necessity of your holding close to the south bank of the James River as you advance.
Strana 37 - When you are notified to move, take City Point with as much force as possible. Fortify, or rather intrench, at once, and concentrate all your troops for the field there as rapidly as you can. From City Point directions cannot be given at this time for your further movements.
Strana 28 - 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 44 - Of the same commander, Admiral David D. Porter wrote to the Secretary of the Navy, December 29, 1864, immediately after the withdrawal of the first expedition against Wilmington, subsequently to the powder-boat fiasco of December 24: "If this temporary failure succeeds in sending General Butler into private life, it is not to be regretted.
Strana 38 - 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...