New Stuff#2

Case Study #1

Sam Watkins’ Story

I. Brief background of Sam Watkins

II. The “face of battle”

A. Differences between then and now

1. Linear tactics

2. Technology

B. Continuities between then and now

1. Leadership (LTGBragg, MG Cheatham, COL Field, etc.)

2. Fear & the “fog of war”—despite technological progress!

III. Morale in the Army of Tennessee

A. Command climate (Bragg vs. Johnston)

B. Soldier attitudes toward Confederate government

IV. The benefits and pitfalls of accounts written from the perspective of a private

V. Significance of this perspective today