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Confederate General Stephen Elliott, Beaufort Legend, Charleston Hero, D. Michael Thomas ; foreword by Neil Baxley

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Includes bibliographical references (pages [127]-139) and index

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Confederate General Stephen Elliott

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D. Michael Thomas ; foreword by Neil Baxley

Civil War

Beaufort Legend, Charleston Hero

"General Stephen Elliott rose from captain of a militia artillery battery to command of an infantry brigade. His early war reputation as a daring raider and superb artilleryman grew to true hero status through his exemplary service at Fort Sumter. Handpicked to defend Sumter to the last extremity, Elliott performed so well that his Yankee foes saluted him by dipping the Union flag in recognition of his courage and steadfastness. Wounded on five separate occasions, Elliott exemplified courage and inspirational leadership that justified promotions advocated by Generals Robert E. Lee and P.G.T. Beauregard and President Jefferson Davis. In the first in-depth study of Elliott, D. Michael Thomas presents the life of a renowned soldier with fresh, previously unpublished material."--Page [4] of cover

The halcyon days (1830-1860) -- War! (1861) -- Year of transition (1862) -- Changes abound (January-August 1863) -- Post of honor: Fort Sumter (September-December 1863) -- Post of honor: Fort Sumter (January-April 1864) -- On to Virginia (May-June 1864) -- Petersburg and the crater (July-August 1864) -- The final campaign (September 1864-April 1865) -- The guns go silent (May 1865-February 1866) -- Epilogue