Campaign and battle of Lynchburg, Va.

Name: Campaign and battle of Lynchburg, Va.
Author: Charles Minor Blackford

By Charles Minor Blackford

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The address recounts the 1864 effort to capture a Virginia supply and transportation center, detailing its strategic role as a depot for commissary, quartermaster, and medical stores and as a railroad hub. It traces Grant's directive to Major-General David Hunter to seize and destroy rail and canal lines, Hunter's decision to advance via the Valley, and the composition of his four-division force with cavalry and artillery under subordinates such as Averell, Duffie, Sullivan, and Crook. The speaker assesses troop numbers and logistics, critiques leadership and operational flaws that produced a failed campaign, and appends local rosters and reflections on the city's defensive importance.

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Charles Minor Blackford

Charles Minor Blackford was an American author and soldier known for his contributions to literature on military history and the Southern experience during the Civil War. His notable works include "Campaign and Battle of Lynchburg, Va.," which provides a detailed account of a significant military engagement, and "The Valley of the Masters," a reflective piece that explores themes of leadership and the human experience. Blackford's writings offer valuable insights into the complexities of war and the cultural landscape of his time.