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Ball's Bluff: An Episode and Its Consequences to Some of Us

By Charles Lawrence Peirson
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The author, an adjutant in the Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, provides an eyewitness monograph recounting a poorly supported reconnaissance across a river that escalated into a costly engagement. He describes unit organization, leadership, inadequate transportation and engineering support, improvised solutions, the assault and skirmishing, the death of an inexperienced political commander, heavy casualties, and the difficulties of evacuation. Interwoven are assessments of command, troop inexperience and discipline, tactical shortcomings, and personal impressions of officers, followed by reflections on the immediate consequences for those involved.

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Charles Lawrence Peirson

Charles Lawrence Peirson was an American author known for his work "Ball's Bluff: An Episode and Its Consequences to Some of Us." This book reflects on the events surrounding the Battle of Ball's Bluff during the American Civil War, offering insights into the personal and societal impacts of the conflict. Peirson's writing captures the complexities of war and its aftermath, contributing to the understanding of this pivotal period in American history. His work is notable for its blend of historical narrative and personal reflection, providing readers with a unique perspective on the consequences of military engagements.

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