To: wardaddy
You can't blame it all on Bragg. Both Johnstons played their part as well, along with a host of other confederate generals. Part of Bragg's problem is that he had virtually all his senior commanders actively working against him. The had not liking for the man or confidence in his abilities. Bragg was actually an excellent tactician, but lacked the ability to motivate his commanders to put his plans into action.
To: Non-Sequitur
I would not lay all of the blame at Bragg's feet but I would grant him the lion's share. He snatched defeat from the jaws of victory more than once. His subordinates mistrusted his judgement with good reason.
61 posted on
08/14/2002 9:03:29 AM PDT by
wardaddy
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