You're welcome! He was a very interesting gentleman, who I knew very little about before I started my research. I found the idea of Kirbysmithdom an interesting twist in the political nature of the Confederacy.
27.00, Lt. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks? Isn't it supposed to be major general? Long have I wanted to learn more about the Red River Campaign, thanks for doing that to an extent in this video. Would you consider Smith to be among the Confederacy's best or worst generals? I can see Taylor as being the better general. Smith in a way, even though he didn't wear them in photos, reminds me of Marshal Davout, also known for his spectacle wearing. I was stunned at what I learned of his time being in charge of the Trans-Mississippi in the latter stages of the war. Good thing he wasn't in charge for a very long time. It made sense he eventually returned to something he was good at prior to the war. Thanks again!
I'm working on a longer version of the Red River Campaign. It should be out Saturday or Sunday. I think Smith was perhaps a better leader, while Taylor was a better tactician, if that makes sense. What Smith did to hold his theater together was rather remarkable, especially given the fact it was ranked so low on the Confederate priority list.
@maddhattalscivilwarhistory2728 I 😘 l forward to the series on the Red River Campaign, especially since it features William B. Franklin, a general who doesn't get a lot of attention.
Great piece Thanks
My pleasure! I hope you enjoyed the story of Kirby Smith, a truly remarkable individual.
Thank you for covering General Kirby Smith career.
You're welcome! He was a very interesting gentleman, who I knew very little about before I started my research. I found the idea of Kirbysmithdom an interesting twist in the political nature of the Confederacy.
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Yes his name came up in Shelby Foote book as did Zackery Taylor's son .
Great job.
Thank you!
27.00, Lt. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks? Isn't it supposed to be major general? Long have I wanted to learn more about the Red River Campaign, thanks for doing that to an extent in this video. Would you consider Smith to be among the Confederacy's best or worst generals? I can see Taylor as being the better general. Smith in a way, even though he didn't wear them in photos, reminds me of Marshal Davout, also known for his spectacle wearing. I was stunned at what I learned of his time being in charge of the Trans-Mississippi in the latter stages of the war. Good thing he wasn't in charge for a very long time. It made sense he eventually returned to something he was good at prior to the war. Thanks again!
I'm working on a longer version of the Red River Campaign. It should be out Saturday or Sunday. I think Smith was perhaps a better leader, while Taylor was a better tactician, if that makes sense. What Smith did to hold his theater together was rather remarkable, especially given the fact it was ranked so low on the Confederate priority list.
@maddhattalscivilwarhistory2728 I 😘 l forward to the series on the Red River Campaign, especially since it features William B. Franklin, a general who doesn't get a lot of attention.