TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sheridan,Philip Henry
TI  - Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, Volume 2, Part 4
AV  - E456 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Generals -- United States -- Biography
KW  - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
KW  - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
KW  - United States. Army -- Biography
KW  - Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
KW  - Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895
N1  - Release date is 2004-06-01; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, Volume 2, Part 4" by Philip Henry Sheridan is a historical account that offers a detailed look into the American Civil War, specifically Sheridan's military strategies and experiences during pivotal battles. Written in the mid-19th century, it serves as both a personal narrative and a reflection on military leadership. The text likely covers significant engagements such as the Battle of the Opequon and the ensuing campaigns in the Shenandoah Valley, providing insights into Sheridan's tactics, communications, and interactions with other key military figures.  The opening of the memoir presents a vivid account of the organization of scouts and the gathering of intelligence regarding enemy movements, notably involving a loyal girl named Rebecca Wright. As Sheridan prepares for an impending battle, he coordinates with various commanders, utilizing scouts to gain valuable information about the Confederate forces. The narrative outlines the strategic considerations he faces, including the management of troop movements and the necessity of timing in warfare, setting the stage for the complexities of military operations during the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5857
ER  -