Alexander P. Stewart and the Tactical Employment of His Division at the Battle of Chickamauga
Abstract
This thesis is a historical analysis of Stewart's Division during the Battle of Chickamauga. It determines what tactical formations Stewart and his brigades employed, how this affected casualty totals and their significance to the outcome of the engagements in Stewart's sector. This thesis includes a brief description of the evolution of Civil War Tactics with a primary focus on infantry offensive doctrine. This is followed by a brief overview of the Chickamauga Campaign and Battle, and a description of Stewart and his unit. Thereafter, the focus will be on Stewart's actions from the crossing of Thedford's Ford on 18 September 1863, to the closing shots of the battle on the evening of the Twentieth. This will include the initial action at the Ford site on the eighteenth and Stewart's numerous attacks on the afternoon of the nineteenth. Also included is his attack on the morning of the twentieth and his final attack later that evening. Conclusions will summarize the significance of Stewart's tactics and insights applicable to current doctrine. (KR)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 02, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADB136021
Entities
People
- Luke J. Barnett Iii
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College