Stonewall jackson and the american civil war barnes. Why theres no point in refighting gettysburg posted on october 4, 2011 by chris mackowski that old house witnessed the downfall of the southern confederacy, said former british prime minister david lloyd george after. He was shot and mortally wounded at the battle of chancellorsville aprilmay, 1863 by his own side by mistake while inspecting his lines. Stonewall jackson at gettysburg by douglas lee gibboney alibris. Learn more about this iconic staunton virginia hotel. Jackson stories are part of the rich lore of the civil war. A novel of stonewall jacksons triumph and tragedy, in which he looked at the civil. Jackson, considered one of the best military minds around and robert e. Lee reorganized his army into three corps from two larger corps and general richard. Gwynne as he traces the events leading up to jacksons death and the effects it had on the. Near fine, unread copy with only faint signs of shelf wear.
Douglas lee gibboney in this fictional memoir which assumes that stonewall jackson survived his wounding at chancellorsville in may of 1863, young jefferson carter randolph describes his wartime experiences with the. Memories of stonewall jackson docsouth unc chapel hill. Stone wall jackson was killed at the battle of gettysburg. Jackson, stonewall, 18241863 publisher london, new york etc. After reading james i robertsons biography of stonewall jackson, i am convinced that his death created such a hole in the command structure of the army of northern virginia, there was no longer a cohesive army that could defeat the army of the potomac at gettysburg, or subsequent battles in the spring of 1864. Volumes have been written about this momentous threeday battle, but recent histories have tended to focus on the particulars rather than the big picture. Unfortunately i cant answer your question, as i have the hardbound robertson and have never bought or read an online book of any kind.
Lee and thomas stonewall jackson are probably the two most revered figures. This small book takes a long look at the wounding, death and remembrance of stonewall jackson. Nearby, at stonewall jackson s historical childhood home, his uncles grist mill is the centerpiece of a historical site at the jackson s mill center for lifelong learning and state 4h camp. One of the souths most aggressive and successful generals, thomas jackson, was killed in the battle of chancellorsville in may 1863. Stonewall jackson survives his accidental wounding at the battle of chancellorsville and now this legendary general leads the advance of robert e. The books span beyond just civil war history, and into other areas of historical interest. On the evening of august 26, after passing around union maj. Sep 01, 2015 this is the second book ive read by this author. Stonewall jackson, frequently labeled the confederate. He won his nickname at the battle of first bull run first manassas, but it was his actions at harpers ferry in 1861, his 1862 shenandoah valley campaign, and the flanking maneuver at the battle of chancellorsville that. Jun 28, 2019 stonewall jackson was a leading confederate general during the u. Thomas stonewall jackson 182463 was a war hero and one of the souths most successful generals during the american civil war 186165.
Thee violence, passion and redemption of stonewall jackson s. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war is a book combining a biography and military. The civil war, summer 1863 stonewall jackson survives his accidental wounding at the battle of chancellorsville and now this legendary general leads the advance of. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, american civil war and civil war photos. He returned to lexington, va to recuperate and acquired a neighbors son, jefferson randolph carter, as an aide when he returned to the front. Knowing a bit about tactics and strategy the critiques he raises hold some weight. Stonewall jackson was a leading confederate general during the u. Lcuszc41760 that jackson was the ablest of general robert e. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death, and had a key part in winning many. Why theres no point in refighting gettysburg posted on october 4, 2011 by chris mackowski that old house witnessed the downfall of the southern confederacy, said former british prime minister david lloyd george after visiting the stonewall jackson shrine in 1923.
Army, campaigns, civil war, 18611865, confederate states of. Civil war love letters from stonewall jackson jessica james. Jan 27, 2008 confederacy should have returned to the united kingdom. Civil war, commanding forces at manassas, antietam, fredericksburg and chancellorsville. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. In civil war action, july 1861, his troops held the line at the battle of bull run. The battle involved the largest number of casualties of the entire war and is often described as the wars turning point. The great partnership is a thoughtprovoking book on leadership relations based on the mostly successful partnership of robert e. His military career includes the valley campaign of 1862 and his service as a corps commander in the army of northern virginia under robert e. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was a confederate lieutenant general in the civil war.
A professor at the virginia military academy, he had enough political connections, military training, and stature to secure a commission as a brigadier, but few knew how transcendent he. The following letters and reminiscences are taking from the book, life and letters of stonewall jackson, which was written by his wife, mary anna jackson. He returned to lexington, va to recuperate and acquired a neighbors son, jefferson randolph. Nov 21, 2018 jackson and longstreet were lees two corps commanders before jacksons death. In this fictional memoir which assumes that stonewall jackson survived his wounding at chancellorsville in may of 1863, young jefferson carter randolph describes his wartime experiences with the general at the battle of gettysburg and in the months that followed. Lees most trusted general, had been killed by friendly fire in the previous major.
This is a fictionalized narrative of one of jackson. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall. On may 12 richmond had paid its last respects to this great and good soldier, and this very day stonewall was being laid to rest in lexington. Not everyone who participated in the strategic conference in richmond agreed with lees plan. It is a terrible loss, lee confessed to his son custis. Stonewall jackson at gettysburg by gibboney, which is listed above, is the book i refer to. Civil war note alternative history stonewall jackson at. I bought it along with gettysburg as well as his others on antietam and the peninsula campaign. An introduction to stonewall jackson matthew bartlett. Feb 18, 1997 after reading james i robertsons biography of stonewall jackson, i am convinced that his death created such a hole in the command structure of the army of northern virginia, there was no longer a cohesive army that could defeat the army of the potomac at gettysburg, or subsequent battles in the spring of 1864. Manassas station operations stonewall jackson wikipedia.
The manassas station operations included the operations known as bristoe station, kettle run, bull run bridge, or union mills. Grant did not receive command of the army of the potomac till well after gettysburg. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. If jackson had lived, would lee have chosen to fight at gettysburg in the. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a. The facility, located near weston, serves as a special campus for west virginia university and the wvu extension service. Thomas stonewall jackson facts, bio, and information on. Nov 29, 20 jackson stories are part of the rich lore of the civil war. The stonewall jackson question the stonewall jackson question is the idea that the outcome would be different if jackson was at the battle. Buy stonewall jackson at gettysburg by douglas lee gibboney online at alibris. Civil war love letters from stonewall jackson jessica. New mexico jacksons valley peninsula northern virginia maryland stones river vicksburg tullahoma gettysburg morgans raid.
Possibly, the most debated what if of the war is jackson at gettysburg. In looking for books on chancellorsville, i came across this one by stephen sears. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. May 06, 2020 jackson, stonewall the wounding of stonewall jackson at the battle of chancellorsville, may 2, 1863. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. Mar 26, 20 welcome to the stonewall jackson forum, joe. In that book, i learned about the battles of chancellorsville and gettysburg as well as others. In his short book, stonewall jackson at gettysburg, douglas lee gibboney postulates that rather than being killed at chancellorsville, jackson only received a. One of the most famous civil war books, michael shaaras semihistorical novel the killer angels, later made into the movie gettysburg, depicts longstreet as a wise general who did the best he. Feb 12, 2014 the following letters and reminiscences are taking from the book, life and letters of stonewall jackson, which was written by his wife, mary anna jackson. Gop has been screwing all americans since the civil war. The definitive book on the last days of stonewall jackson. Aug 04, 2016 stonewall jacksons death was an emotionally shattering moment for the south. Retired army officer and historical novelist ralph peters talked about his book, darkness at chancellorsville.
Buy a cheap copy of stonewall jackson at gettysburg book by douglas lee gibboney. Stonewall jackson at gettysburg white mane publishing co. What happened to general stonewall jackson before gettysburg. Stonewall jackson project gutenberg selfpublishing. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, jackson and american civil war. Gods and generals is a novel which serves as a prequel to michael shaaras 1974 pulitzer prizewinning work about the battle of gettysburg, the killer angels. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war wikipedia. Stonewall jackson hotel is a historic, full service hotel located at the crossroads of i81 and i64 in historic downtown staunton. I know of no book which will add more largely to the soldiers knowledge of strategy and the art of war. New book reassesses james longstreet at gettysburg. One of the most popular of these is what if stonewall jackson had lived. I was looking forward to douglas gibboneys book as i have often wondered how the battle might have been influenced by the presence of stonewall jackson.
It took place august 2527, 1862, in prince william county, virginia, as part of the northern virginia campaign of the american civil war on the evening of august 26, after passing around union maj. Gibboney moves the battle out of gettysburg after the first day which is probably what jackson would have convinced lee to do, but in that case, the title is misleading. Lee decided upon a second invasion of the north the first was the unsuccessful maryland campaign of september 1862, which ended in the bloody battle of antietam. Terms in this set 10 stonewall jackson was killed at. Stonewall jackson at gettysburg by douglas lee gibboney. Confederacy should have returned to the united kingdom. Shortly after the army of northern virginia won a major victory over the army of the potomac at the battle of chancellorsville april 30 may 6, 1863, robert e. Some hardcore the south will rise again fans think the confederacy never would have lost gettysburg and the war. If you are a buff of civil waror even militaryhistory, this book is essential to your library. New book on the legendary stonewall jackson cannonball. I found the account of the despise of general burnside to be great, and the rendering of stonewall jacksons illtimed death moving. Stonewall jackson hated republicans war profiteers youtube.
Assigned to harpers ferry, he began organizing and drilling troops, as. John popes right flank via thoroughfare gap, confederate maj. Hendersons epic biography stonewall jackson and the american civil war. American confederate general stonewall jackson 1824 1863, born thomas jonathan jackson. On a totally unrelated note, one of my treasures is a 1938dated czechoslovak mauser rifle a vz 27, if i remember right, from the markings of which show it to have. Lincoln replaced general george mcclellan with general ambrose burnside. New book on the legendary stonewall jackson thomas jonathan jackson at the beginning of the war between the states was a rather obscure confederate general. Jeb stuarts horsemen capture pennsylvanias state capital while the blue and gray maneuver for advantage near the little crossroads town of gettysburg. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 was a confederate general during the american civil war, and one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. In the great constellation of confederate heroes, no star shone brighter than general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson, the subject of g.
Im glad i only paid a few bucks at the used bookstore for it, and i mention it only to steer people away from it if they should see it. The south loses one of its boldest and most colorful generals on may 10, 1863, when 39yearold thomas j. Stonewall jackson at gettysburg paperback august 1, 2002 by douglas lee gibboney author visit amazons douglas lee gibboney page. Not everyone who participated in the strategic conference in. Terms in this set 10 stonewall jackson was killed at the battle of gettysburg. May 01, 2019 new book reassesses james longstreet at gettysburg. In his short book, stonewall jackson at gettysburg, douglas lee gibboney postulates that rather than being killed at chancellorsville, jackson only received a few minor injuries.
Stonewall jacksons death was an emotionally shattering moment for the south. I have visited gainesville, georgia, on and off for 30 years during my business travel. For the south, jackson was the greatest military icon of the early civil war years and, along with men like robert e. Jackson, stonewall the wounding of stonewall jackson at the battle of chancellorsville, may 2, 1863. Lincoln, stonewall jackson, grant, and lee still stand as heroic ideals. The greatest of all civil war campaigns, gettysburg was the turning point of the turning point in our nations history. In gods and generals turner, general stonewall thomas jackson tells lt. Thomas jonathan jackson 18241863 was a very wellknown confederate general in the civil war. This book looks at how gettysburg might have turned out differently if he had survived and been in command at gettysburg.
The union army was composed mostly of african american soldiers. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Stonewall jackson at gettysburg book by douglas lee gibboney. He is the coeditor, with randall allen, of campaigning with old stonewall in. It was only about 150 pages long, though, not especially imaginative, and written in a herkyjerky fashion. In this book he has raised some interesting insight into the nature of command in the confederate army, and how the civil war might have turned out very differently had stonewall jackson s proposals been followed. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.