Operational Leadership of Major General Ulysses S. Grant during the Vicksburg Campaign of 1863.

Abstract

This paper focuses on General Ulysses S. Grant's Operational Leadership during the Vicksburg Campaign of 1863. It is a critical look at the key operational leadership traits vision, boldness and strength of character while concentrating on his vision and decision making cycle. The overall success of this campaign is attributed to General Grant's performance as an operational commander. The take aways from this paper are the lessons learned from analysis of his actions during the planning and execution of the operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 18, 1998
Accession Number
ADA351745

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  • Timothy A. Fong

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  • Naval War College

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