Clingman's Brigade in the Confederacy, 1862-1865

Frances H. Casstevens

Clingman's Brigade in the Confederacy, 1862-1865
Format
Paperback
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Country
United States
Published
20 April 2009
Pages
264
ISBN
9780786443222

Clingman’s Brigade in the Confederacy, 1862-1865

Frances H. Casstevens

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On November 11, 1862, Brigadier General Thomas Lanier Clingman, despite a lack of formal military training, was named commander of four regiments sent to the eastern counties of North Carolina to prevent Federal troops from making further inroads into the state. Clingman has been called one of North Carolina’s most colorful and controversial statesmen, but his military career received little attention from his contemporaries and has been practically ignored by later historians. Like Clingman, the brigade, composed of the 8th, 31st, 51st, and 61st regiments of North Carolina Infantry, has been both praised and condemned for its performance in battle. This work determines the effect Clingman’s Brigade had on various battles and in various defensive positions. It also corrects falsehoods by providing a more accurate portrayal of Clingman, the brigade, and the problems it faced. Chapters are devoted to Clingman as a lawyer, politician, and Congressman, Clingman as soldier, battles fought by the brigade, and the four regiments. Appendices include Clingman’s two order books (detailing general and specific orders), a roster of his officers, and miscellaneous letters.

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