James Pula
Major General Daniel Butterfield: A Civil War Biography
Major General Daniel Butterfield: A Civil War Biography
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Dan Butterfield was a pivotal figure during the Civil War, leading troops, writing the Army field manual, composing "Taps," and serving as chief of staff for Joe Hooker. He introduced distinctive hat or shoulder patches to denote unit affiliation and was a Medal of Honor winner. However, he was controversial, not well-liked, and tainted by politics. James S. Pula's book offers the first detailed and long-overdue treatment of Butterfield, covering his life, career, and contributions to the war.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2024
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Dan Butterfield played a crucial role during the Civil War, serving as a brigade, division, and corps commander, authoring the 1862 Army field manual, composing "Taps," and serving as Joe Hooker's chief of staff in the Army of the Potomac. He introduced distinctive hat or shoulder patches to denote unit affiliation, a practice still observed in the U.S. Army today. However, Butterfield's reputation was marred by controversy, unpopularity, and political taint. Award-winning author James S. Pula presents a comprehensive and long-overdue biography of Major General Daniel Butterfield in Major General Daniel Butterfield: A Civil War Biography. Butterfield was born into a wealthy New York family and volunteered for the war, participating in the First Bull Run and making significant contributions with his Camp and Outpost Duty for Infantry (1862). He gained recognition for leading a brigade on the Virginia Peninsula and was wounded at Gaines Mill, earning the Medal of Honor in 1892. His fame soared during the Seven Days Battles when he composed "Taps." When the commander of the Fifth Corps went missing, Butterfield assumed command and demonstrated steadiness and intelligence, leading the corps during the bloody battle of Fredericksburg. Despite being replaced as the head of the Fifth Corps, Butterfield was given a "second chance" when General Hooker appointed him chief of staff of the Army of the Potomac. In this role, he played a pivotal role in implementing innovations such as the telegraph.
Weight: 618g
Dimension: 160 x 238 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781611217001
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