Red-Tape And Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From The Ranks During A Campaign In The Army Of The Potomac (1864)

Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen from the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac (1864) is a book written by Henry Morford. The book is a firsthand account of the author's experiences during the American Civil War while serving in the Union Army of the Potomac. The author provides a critical assessment of the military leadership, particularly the generals, and their bureaucratic approach to warfare. The book is a scathing critique of the red-tape and pigeon-hole mentality of the generals, who were more concerned with paperwork and logistics than with winning battles. Morford's account is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of the common soldier during the Civil War and the challenges they faced. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in military history or the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.