y0uYX (Read ebook) Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant Online [y0uYX.ebook] Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant Pdf Free Allen H. Mesch DOC | *audiobook | ebooks | Download PDF | ePub Download Now Free Download Here Download eBook #2616446 in Books 2015-07-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.90 x .90 x 6.90l, .0 #File Name: 078649834X344 pages | File size: 35.Mb Allen H. Mesch : Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant: 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I gave this book to a friend as a gift ...By GiselleI gave this book to a friend as a gift and they were thrilled - Ferguson is one of their heroes!1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. This is a "must-read" for any Civil War historian or enthusiast!By ElkeZeThis is a "must-read" for any Civil War historian or enthusiast! Major General Smith may be lost from our history books, but he has been rightfully resurrected by Mr. Mesch and his meticulous research. I was impressed with the amount of detail and fascinated to learn about this little known cornerstone of American history. Well done!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Notable “Forgotten” Civil War GeneralBy Albert A. NofiA summary of the review on StrategyPage.Com:'Civil War blogger and reviewer Mesch gives us a biography of one of the most overlooked officers of the ante bellum and Civil War era. Smith (1807-1862), a West Point graduate (1825), did the usual tours of garrison duty in the peace time army, was Commandant of Cadets at the Academy (1838-1843) wherehe had daily contact with 32 future generals, in either Blue or Gray, and then served with distinction in Mexico (brevets from major to colonel) and on the Utah Expedition (1857-1860). Appointed a brigadier general of volunteers in early 1862, he formed a division out of raw recruits, and led it with distinction in the Henry-Donelson Campaign. An officer of great promise, well regarded by his peers, subordinates, and commanders, notably U.S. Grant, much was expected of him, but he died due to an accident in early 1862. Mesch does an excellent job of telling Smith’s story, while helping the reader get a better grasp of the military practice of the day. Although not definitive, given the sparsity of original sources, this is an interesting book about an important and influential officer. 'For the full review, see StrategyPage.Com From West Point to Fort Donelson, General Charles Ferguson Smith was a soldier's soldier. He served at the U.S. Military Academy from 1829 to 1842 as Instructor of Tactics, Adjutant to the Superintendent and Commandant of Cadets. During his 42-year career he was a teacher, mentor and role model for many cadets who became prominent Civil War generals, and he was admired by such former students as Grant, Halleck, Longstreet and Sherman. Smith set an example for junior officers in the Mexican War, leading his light battalion to victories and earning three field promotions. He served with Albert Sidney Johnston and other future Confederate officers in the Mormon War. He mentored Grant while serving with him during the Civil War, and helped turn the tide at Fort Donelson, which led to Grant's rise to fame. He attained the rank of major general, while refusing political favors and ignoring the press. Drawing on never before published letters and journals, this long overdue biography reveals Smith as a faithful officer, excellent disciplinarian, able commander and modest gentleman. "Mesch does an excellent job of telling Smith's story, while helping the reader get a better grasp of the military practice of the day." --- The NYMAS - Summer 2016 [y0uYX.ebook] Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant By Allen H. Mesch PDF [y0uYX.ebook] Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant By Allen H. Mesch Epub [y0uYX.ebook] Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant By Allen H. Mesch Ebook [y0uYX.ebook] Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant By Allen H. Mesch Rar [y0uYX.ebook] Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant By Allen H. Mesch Zip [y0uYX.ebook] Teacher of Civil War Generals Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant By Allen H. Mesch Read Online.