James A. Rawley
Fighting Joe Hooker
- ISBN 13:
- 9780803273238
- author:
- James A. Rawley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Nebraska Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 366
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Joseph Hooker: A Complex Commander. In January 1863, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Joseph Hooker to lead the Army of the Potomac, a demoralized force struggling after defeat and desertion. In a two-page letter, Lincoln expressed his concerns about Hooker's abilities, yet entrusted him with the army's fate. Hooker's tenure was marked by significant reforms, including the reorganization of the army, the elimination of corruption among quartermasters, and improvements in food and sanitation. He also boosted morale by granting furloughs and amnesties. However, his hour of fame came when he led the Union Army to one of its worst defeats at Chancellorsville. This biography provides a comprehensive look at Hooker's life, from his pre-Civil War service to his post-war years. A new introduction by James A. Rawley sets the stage for readers to explore the complex and often contradictory career of Fighting Joe Hooker.
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