. The history of the Civil War in the United States : its cause, origin, progress and conclusion ; containing full, impartial and graphic descriptions of the various military and naval engagements, with the heroic deeds achieved by armies and individuals, touching scenes and incidents in the camp, the cabin, the field and the hospital ; and biographical sketches of its heroes . of the Rebel troops in the West, he did nottake active command till General Bragg fell into disgrace after the battles of Chatta-nooga. In the Atlanta campaign he proved himself, as the narrative shows, a skilful andabl
. The history of the Civil War in the United States : its cause, origin, progress and conclusion ; containing full, impartial and graphic descriptions of the various military and naval engagements, with the heroic deeds achieved by armies and individuals, touching scenes and incidents in the camp, the cabin, the field and the hospital ; and biographical sketches of its heroes . of the Rebel troops in the West, he did nottake active command till General Bragg fell into disgrace after the battles of Chatta-nooga. In the Atlanta campaign he proved himself, as the narrative shows, a skilful andable strategist; his retreats were performed with great skill and success, and withoutloss of supplies or material, and his removal and supersession by General Hood, wasregarded by General Sherman as a matter of congratulation. He was subsequentlyrestored to command in the Carolina campaign, but the Rebel cause was past hope,and though lie exhibited his abilities in the two battles of Averysboro and Benton-ville, he promptly made overtures for surrender on learning of Lees capitulation. Ofthe conferences and propositions then submitted, we shall give a full account in theproper place. After his surrender, General Johnston indicated his disposition to returnlully and heartily to his allegiance, and has entered upon his duties in civil life, in a-pirit whir-h does him credit. diagramWK POSITION OF ARMIES JAN I. ^
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