There is no question that James Ledlie was inebriated at the Crater, but it's difficult to pinpoint what, if any, impact it had on the outcome of the battle or the morale of his division. This is a very different type of book. It certainly examines the colonels of the two regiments, but the interpretation considers a number of factors that shaped the units' respective reputations. Thanks for the comment.
Would love to read this. I imagine there’s a few generals who might make the list. Thinking of one in particular who deigned a flask of whiskey more important than leading his men around the Crater…tho that’s just off the top of my head.
I listened and thoroughly enjoyed the interview, in part, because of the unique subject matter.
So glad to see my friend on your stream, Kevin! She's fabulous as an historian and an author.
Wonder if you would agree with the framing
There is no question that James Ledlie was inebriated at the Crater, but it's difficult to pinpoint what, if any, impact it had on the outcome of the battle or the morale of his division. This is a very different type of book. It certainly examines the colonels of the two regiments, but the interpretation considers a number of factors that shaped the units' respective reputations. Thanks for the comment.
James Ledlie^
Would love to read this. I imagine there’s a few generals who might make the list. Thinking of one in particular who deigned a flask of whiskey more important than leading his men around the Crater…tho that’s just off the top of my head.