Accession Number:

ADB136021

Title:

Alexander P. Stewart and the Tactical Employment of His Division at the Battle of Chickamauga

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis Aug 1988-Jun 1989

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• Barnett III, Luke J.

Report Date:

1989-06-02

Pagination or Media Count:

178.0

Abstract:

This thesis is a historical analysis of Stewarts Division during the Battle of Chickamauga. It determines what tactical formations Stewart and his brigades employed, how this affected casualty totals and their significance to the outcome of the engagements in Stewarts sector. This thesis includes a brief description of the evolution of Civil War Tactics with a primary focus on infantry offensive doctrine. This is followed by a brief overview of the Chickamauga Campaign and Battle, and a description of Stewart and his unit. Thereafter, the focus will be on Stewarts actions from the crossing of Thedfords Ford on 18 September 1863, to the closing shots of the battle on the evening of the Twentieth. This will include the initial action at the Ford site on the eighteenth and Stewarts numerous attacks on the afternoon of the nineteenth. Also included is his attack on the morning of the twentieth and his final attack later that evening. Conclusions will summarize the significance of Stewarts tactics and insights applicable to current doctrine. KR

Descriptors:

• *HISTORY
• *DIVISION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS
• *MILITARY TACTICS
• DEPLOYMENT
• MILITARY DOCTRINE
• INFANTRY
• ATTACK

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE