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| Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 12:17 pm |
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Naim Peress Member
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In State of Jones, the authors characterize John Bell Hood as "psychotically aggressive"? They cite the Battle of Franklin and his other command decisions. I don't agree with that at all.  What do you guys think?
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| Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 10:26 pm |
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The Iron Duke Member 
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Hood was no more aggressive than Grant or Lee.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 01:42 am |
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civilwar6165 Member 
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I agree with Iron Duke. Would also add, look at his physcial condition not to mention he was worn out !
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| Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 08:35 am |
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fedreb Member 
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Given that pschosis is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms that indicate impaired contact with reality, was the attack on Franklin pschotically aggressive? The reported rage in Hood over the failure to stop Schofield at Spring Hill coupled with his own poor physical condition led to him ordering the assault with only two of his three corps, without most of his artillery and against the advice of Forrest and Cheatham amongst others. Facing the formidable defences at Franklin was this a momentary loss of touch with reality? Maybe.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 12:59 pm |
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Naim Peress Member
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I think he simply exercised very poor judgment. He was determined to break a stalemate.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 01:01 pm |
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Naim Peress Member
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He exercised poor judgment. Besides, military commanders are supposed to be aggressive. I think the authors of The State of Jones had a very poor grasp of military history.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 01:02 pm |
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Naim Peress Member
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Think of it. Grant and Lee both ordered attacks that went terribly. Just think of Picketts Charge and Cold Harbor. Naturally, they were far better commanders than Hood.
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