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Historian Catton also joins most contemporary historians in discounting the tales of Grant's alcoholism, and fiercely defends Grant for his brusque handling of the volatile politician-soldier, Major General John McClernand. The book gives credit to McClernand for his conception of the Vicksburg enterprise. Catton even concedes that McClernand had "some reason" for believing that Grant and the other West Pointers on his staff had "ganged up" to get rid of him on the eve of Vicksburg's surrender, but he argues that Grant was right...
Foote attacked the water front. He was repulsed, and the Union outlook was dark indeed. But Pillow was timid, and resolved to cut his way out. During Grant's absence the sortie was made with unexpected success. McClernand was rolled back upon Lew. Wallace's division and the way of escape was clear. Pillow became over confident with success, and attempted to rout Wallace...
...this crisis Grant appeared on the scene and ordered a general attack. The veteran Gen. C. G. Smith led in person a gallant charge and won the first ridge with a rush. Pillow's attention was thus distracted and McClernand and Wallace assaulted in their turn. Pillow was again shut in and his escape...
...Grant's communications and destroyed many of his supplies. He was compelled to fall back and leave Pemberton free to reinforce the city. Meanwhile, Sherman, with whom no line of communication was kept up, had sailed down the river and made an attack which was repulsed. Then General McClernand arrived from Washington with orders to command in any attack against the city. He was shortly followed by Grant in person, with more troops, and this general assumed the lead. Several plans of approach were undertaken, but each in turn failed, chiefly on account of the natural obstacles which...
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