Admiral David Glasgow Farragut: A Study of the Criteria Used to Select the Commander of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron

Abstract

This study examines the life and career of Admiral David G. Farragut. Specifically, this paper addresses the primary question: Why was Farragut chosen to command the West Gulf Blockading Squadron? This study seeks to establish the criteria used in Farragut's selection. This thesis breaks down the criteria into three areas. First, the study examines significant events in Farragut's career leading up to his selection. Second, this study analyzes Farragut's loyalty to the Union and its effect on his selection. Last, Farragut's political and family connections are examined to determine their effect on his selection. Research shows that career performance and seniority, loyalty to country, and political connections were all factors in Farragut's appointment to command. By analyzing these factors and the selection process, this study contributes to the knowledge and understanding of how commanders were appointed during the Civil War.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 04, 1999
Accession Number
ADA367620

Entities

People

  • Steven C. Ritchie

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Services
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mississippi River
  • National Governments
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Squadrons
  • Students
  • United States
  • War

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  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Research Science/Academic Research