Read Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky: A Campaign Analysis by U.S. Naval War College Online

Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky: A Campaign Analysis

U.S. Naval War College

1/5 ( ratings)

General Braxton Bragg's campaign to invade Kentucky in 1862 is critically examined from a campaign planning perspective. Lessons learned are related to today's campaign planning. After a summary of the situation leading to the invasion, the factors and events leading Bragg through the unsuccessful conclusion are studied. The analysis of the campaign shows four major mistakes in the campaign planning. First, Bragg was not provided with strategic guidance from the government at Richmond. Next, Bragg failed to establish unity of command over the forces with which he planned to execute his invasion. Third, Bragg failed to choose the proper objectives for the troops he had available. He failed to correlate the means to the anticipated ends. And finally, Bragg failed to make his supporting armies follow or conform to his plan. His subordinate, General Kirby Smith, forced Bragg to make changes in the campaign plan as a result of Smith's independent actions.

Language: English

Pages: 31

Format: Kindle Edition

Subscribe to Read | $0.00

Popular Genres

Subscribe to Read | $0.00

Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky: A Campaign Analysis

Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky: A Campaign Analysis

Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky: A Campaign Analysis

More books from U.S. Naval War College

Armed Groups: Studies in National Security, Counterterrorism, and Counterinsurgency

Echelon Defense: The Role of Sea Power in Chinese Maritime Dispute Strategy: The Role of Sea Power in Chinese Maritime Dispute Strategy

"A Striking Thing": Leadership, Strategic Communications, and Roosevelt's Great White Fleet

Historical Monographs 18: To Train the Fleet for War: The U.S. Navy Fleet Problems, 1923-1940

The Battle of Jutland: 31 May 1 June 1916 (Classic Reprint)

China's Evolving Surface Fleet

A Doctrine Reader: The Navies of the United States, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Spain: The Navies of the United States, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Spain (Newport Paper)

Beyond the wall : Chinese far seas operations

General of the Army George C. Marshall on Operational Leadership

The Fraternity of the Blue Uniform: Admiral Richard G. Colbert, U.S. Navy and Allied Naval Cooperation: Admiral Richard G. Colbert, U.S. Navy and Allied Naval Cooperation

Influence without Boots on the Ground: Seaborne Crisis Response: Maritime Crisis Response

The Use of Force, Human Rights, and General International Issues

An AK, Three Clips and a Koran: Deciphering Al Qaeda's Principles of War

Military Operations: The Harmful Effects of Hubris Influenced

International Law: A Manual Based Upon Lectures Delivered At The Naval War College By Freeman Snow

Military Operations: The Harmful Effects of Hubris Influenced

Global Warming: A National Security Issue?

International Law and Military Operations

Global Legal Challenges: Command of the Commons, Strategic Communications and Natural Disasters (International Law Studies, 83)

Talking About Naval History: A Collection of Essays