Red-Tape And Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From The Ranks During A Campaign In The Army Of The Potomac (1864)

By William H. Armstrong, A Citizen Soldier, Henry Morford

Book Overview

Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals is a book written by A Citizen Soldier, which provides a first-hand account of the experiences of a common soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The book focuses on the author's experiences during a campaign in the Army of the Potomac in 1864. The author, who remains anonymous, provides a critical view of the army's leadership, particularly the generals who were often distant from the soldiers on the front lines. He describes the bureaucracy and red-tape that often hindered the effectiveness of the army, and the incompetence of some of the higher-ups who were more concerned with their own political agendas than with winning the war. The book provides a vivid description of the harsh realities of war, including the physical and emotional toll it took on the soldiers. The author also describes the camaraderie and brotherhood that developed among the soldiers, despite their different backgrounds and experiences. Overall, Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, from the viewpoint of a soldier who was on the ground, fighting for his country. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the challenges faced by the Union Army during this pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104371774
• ISBN13: 9781104371777
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"