Proceedings and Report of the Board of Army Officers, Convened by Special Orders No. 78, Headquarers of the Army, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, April 12, 1878, in the Case of Fitz-John Porter

The 'Proceedings and Report' by the Board of Army Officers offers a fascinating look at one of the most controversial court-martials in American military history. Fitz-John Porter, a Union general during the Civil War, was accused of insubordination and disobedience during the Second Battle of Bull Run. He was ultimately found guilty and dismissed from the army, but his case was debated and disputed for decades. This volume includes the report of a board of officers convened in 1878 to reconsider the evidence in the case, as well as the original proceedings of the court-martial. Whether you are a military historian or a legal scholar, this book sheds new light on a pivotal moment in American military justice.

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