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Preparing for Disunion - West Point Commandants and the Training of Civil War Leaders (Paperback)
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Preparing for Disunion - West Point Commandants and the Training of Civil War Leaders (Paperback)
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The US Military Academy trained officers for both sides in the
American Civil War. The Commandant of Cadets played an important
role in this education by overseeing the Corps of Cadets' drills
and tactical instruction. Historians criticize the tactical program
as antiquated because it did not consider the impact of rifled
weapons, the unique American terrain, and suitability of Napoleonic
tactics and strategy. Much of this blame is due to confusion
between strategy and tactics and differences between minor tactics
and grand tactics. The Army assigned sixteen officers as
commandants between 1817 to 1864. Their impact on cadets and
tactical education varied based on the amount of time as commandant
and their attitude about the assignment. These commandants made
changes to the program, developed new textbooks, and taught many
cadets who became Civil War generals. Historians have generally
ignored the roles of the commandants despite their major influence
on cadets. Readers who want a better understanding of antebellum
military training will appreciate discussions about preparing
cadets to become officers. The biographies of the forgotten men who
influenced future officers present an account of the commandant's
contributions to the Academy, notable graduates, and other military
service.
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