Operational Leadership of Nathan Bedford Forrest
Abstract
This research paper studies the operational leadership of Confederate cavalry General Nathan Bedford Forrest at the tactical level of combat and presents some lessons learned for the modern warfare commander in the context of doctrinal publications such as Army Field Manual 100-5. Forrest's greatest victory at the Battle of Brice's Cross Roads is examined as a case study which exemplifies many of his innovations and tactics in the art of maneuver warfare and operational leadership. General Nathan Bedford Forrest, Operational leadership, Maneuver warfare, Tactics, Deception.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 17, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA283415
Entities
People
- John R. Sanders
Organizations
- Naval War College