Disgrace at Gettysburg: The Arrest and Court-Martial of Brigadier General Thomas

Description: Disgrace at Gettysburg by John F. Krumwiede This volume chronicles General Rowleys life up to the July 1, 1863, battle that ended his military career, with particular attention to the events of that fateful day. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Battle of Gettysburg was a scene of roiling chaos. Thousands of casualties and an unexpected Union retreat left the field and its soldiers in utter confusion. It was in the midst of this uproar that Brigadier General Thomas A. Rowley, U.S.A., was arrested for drunkenness and disobedience. But what really happened on that chaotic day, and how did it affect Rowley and those around him in the years to come? A military man for many years, Rowley had served during the Mexican War and had worked his way up from second lieutenant to colonel. When the fighting began at Fort Sumter, he immediately offered his services to the Union Army. This volume chronicles Rowleys life up to the July 1, 1863, battle that ended his military career, with particular attention to the events of that fateful day. The author discusses the court martials questionable guilty verdict and Rowleys reaction to it, as well as his role in a confrontation between Major General George Meade and G.K. Warren shortly after Lincoln and Stanton reversed the court martials finding. Subsequent events in the careers of other participants including Lieutenant Colonel Rufus Dawes and Major General Abner Doubleday are also discussed. Sources include personal letters and diaries of the men who served with and under General Rowley. Pertinent information regarding the military rules of the period is provided in order to reveal how Rowleys case deviated from the norm. Finally, appendices provide a list of Rowleys commands, a roll of the court martial participants and Rowleys personal defense statement. Author Biography Writer and researcher John F. Krumwiede has written articles for Gettysburg Magazine and Americas Civil War. He lives in Tega Cay, South Carolina. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface 1. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2. The War Begins 3. The Peninsula Campaign 4. Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksburg 5. First Corps Brigadier 6. The Gettysburg Campaign 7. Camp Berry, Maine 8. The Culpeper Court-Martial 9. The Defendant Reacts 10. Jubal Earlys Invasions of Pennsylvania 11. Aftermath Conclusion Appendix I. Commands of Thomas A. Rowley Appendix II. Court-Martial Participants Appendix III. Thomas A. Rowleys Defense Statement Appendix IV. "Transfer from Jail to Pleasanter Quarters": Colonel Edmund Dana, Prisoner of War Chapter Notes Bibliography Index Review "valuable...recommended"—Military Images; "a fine addition...excellent...detailed...valuable book...impressive...well-written"—The Civil War News; "substantial contribution"—The Civil War Courier; "accurate and insightful...historical work worth purchasing"—On Point; "highly recommend this book.... The narrative is flowing and easy to follow and his research is so in depth that no one can question this work...needs to be on the shelf of every Gettysburg researcher and historian"—Gettysburg Chronicle. Long Description In the midst of the Battle of Gettysburg, Brigadier General Thomas A. Rowley, U.S.A., was arrested for drunkenness and disobedience and was subsequently court martialed. But what really happened on that chaotic day, and how did it affect Rowley and those around him in the years to come? This volume chronicles Rowleys life, with particular attention to the events of July 1, 1863 and the battle that ended his military career. The author discusses the court martials questionable guilty verdict and Rowleys reaction to it. Sources include personal letters and diaries of the men who served with and under General Rowley. Pertinent information regarding the military rules of the period is provided in order to reveal how Rowleys case deviated from the norm. Finally, appendices provide a list of Rowleys commands, a roll of the court martial participants and Rowleys personal defense statement Review Quote "valuable...recommended"-- Military Images ; "a fine addition...excellent...detailed...valuable book...impressive...well-written"-- The Civil War News ; "substantial contribution"-- The Civil War Courier ; "accurate and insightful...historical work worth purchasing"-- On Point ; "highly recommend this book.... The narrative is flowing and easy to follow and his research is so in depth that no one can question this work...needs to be on the shelf of every Gettysburg researcher and historian"-- Gettysburg Chronicle . Description for Library "This volume chronicles Rowleys life up to the July 1, 1863, battle that ended his military career, with particular attention to the events of that fateful day. The author discusses not only the effect of the court martial and its questionable guilty verdict on Rowley himself but also its repercussions for other military officers"--Provided by publisher. Details ISBN0786423099 Author John F. Krumwiede Short Title DISGRACE AT GETTYSBURG Language English ISBN-10 0786423099 ISBN-13 9780786423095 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780786423095 AU Release Date 2006-02-22 NZ Release Date 2006-02-22 UK Release Date 2006-02-22 Pages 257 DEWEY 973.7349 Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2006-03-08 Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Subtitle The Arrest and Court-Martial of Brigadier General Thomas A. Rowley, USA Illustrations 41 photos, maps, appendices, notes, bibliography, index US Release Date 2006-03-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159951500;

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