Van Cleve at Chickamauga: The Study of a Division's Performance in Battle.

Abstract

The thesis is an analysis of General Van and his division to determine the proximate causes for their failure to withstand the brutal test of combat the two-day battle. The thesis begins with a of the importance of the study of war in order to draw out lessons which are still pertinent to today's officer. The thesis then briefly describes the weapons, tactics, organization, and staff available to a Division Commander during the American Civil War. The thesis continues with an examination of the backgrounds and combat experiences of Brigadier General Van his staff, and his brigade and regimental commanders. The and combat experiences of the regiments which comprised the division are also evaluated. Thereafter, the thesis analyzes the performance of General Van and his division beginning with their first combat action at the of Stones River and culminates with an in-depth study of the performance at The fog of war impacted negatively on Van Cleve's ability to control his men, yet his own personal shortcomings ultimately doomed the division to failure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 07, 1996
Accession Number
ADA312261

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  • Robert P. Lott

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Artillery Fire
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  • Civil War
  • Civil War (United States)
  • Command And Control
  • Employment
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  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Education
  • Military History
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • United States Military Academy
  • Warfare

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