Memoir Of Lieutenant-Colonel John T. Greble, Of The United States Army (1870)
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Memoir Of Lieutenant-Colonel John T. Greble, Of The United States Army (1870) is a biographical account of the life and military career of Lieutenant-Colonel John T. Greble, a distinguished officer in the United States Army during the Civil War. The book was written by Benson John Lossing, a historian and illustrator who was known for his works on the American Revolution and the Civil War.The memoir begins with a brief overview of Greble's early life and education, before delving into his military career. Greble graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1854 and was as...
Memoir Of Lieutenant-Colonel John T. Greble, Of The United States Army (1870) is a biographical account of the life and military career of Lieutenant-Colonel John T. Greble, a distinguished officer in the United States Army during the Civil War. The book was written by Benson John Lossing, a historian and illustrator who was known for his works on the American Revolution and the Civil War.The memoir begins with a brief overview of Greble's early life and education, before delving into his military career. Greble graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1854 and was assigned to the Corps of Engineers. He served in various engineering assignments, including the construction of forts in the Great Lakes region and the improvement of harbors and rivers.When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Greble was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, where he served as chief of artillery for General William F. Smith. He played a key role in several battles, including the Battle of Gaines' Mill and the Battle of Malvern Hill. Greble was also instrumental in the development of new artillery tactics that were used by the Union Army throughout the war.The memoir concludes with an account of Greble's death at the Battle of Big Bethel in 1861. Greble was the first regular army officer to be killed in the Civil War, and his death was a significant loss to the Union Army. The book includes several illustrations and maps that help to bring Greble's story to life.Overall, Memoir Of Lieutenant-Colonel John T. Greble, Of The United States Army (1870) is a fascinating account of a remarkable military career during one of the most turbulent periods in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or the history of the United States Army.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.
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