Civil War CDV Photograph of CONFEDERATE GEN. BRAXTON BRAGG by E. & H. T. Anthony

  

This offering is for an Original Circa 1863 Civil War-Era Albumen Carte-de-Visite (CDV) Photograph of an upper torso Portrait of CONFEDERATE GENERAL BRAXTON BRAGG and Published by E. Anthony, located at 501 Broadway, New York. Pencil notations on the verso may be written in French? Indicating Bragg is in command of the Army of Tennessee, this being (negative/image) No.

March 22, 1817 Warrenton, North Carolina. September 27, 1876 (aged 59) Galveston, Texas. Second Battle of Fort Fisher. Braxton Bragg (March 22, 1817 - September 27, 1876) was an American army officer.

During the Second Seminole War. During the American Civil War. Serving in the Western Theater. His most important role was as commander of the Army of Mississippi. Later renamed the Army of Tennessee.

From June 1862 until December 1863. Bragg, a native of Warrenton, North Carolina. Was educated at West Point. And then received three brevet. Promotions for distinguished service in the Mexican-American War.

Most notably the Battle of Buena Vista. He resigned from the U. Army in 1856 to become a sugar plantation. At the start of the Civil War, Bragg trained soldiers in the Gulf Coast.

He was a corps commander at the Battle of Shiloh. Where he launched several costly and unsuccessful frontal assaults but nonetheless was commended for his conduct and bravery.

In June 1862, Bragg was elevated to command the Army of Mississippi (later known as the Army of Tennessee). Attempted an invasion of Kentucky. In 1862, but Bragg retreated following a minor tactical victory at the Battle of Perryville. In December, he fought another battle at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The Battle of Stones River. Against the Army of the Cumberland. After a bloody and inconclusive battle, it ended with his retreat. After months without significant fighting, Bragg was outmaneuvered by Rosecrans in the Tullahoma Campaign. In June 1863, causing him to surrender Middle Tennessee. But evacuated it in September as Rosecrans' troops entered Georgia. Later that month, with the assistance of Confederate forces from the Eastern Theater.

Bragg was able to defeat Rosecrans at the Battle of Chickamauga. The bloodiest battle in the Western Theater, and the only significant Confederate victory therein. Bragg forced Rosecrans back into Tennessee, but was criticized for the heavy casualties his army suffered and for not mounting an effective pursuit.

In November, Bragg's army was routed by Major General. In the Battles for Chattanooga.

And pushed back to Georgia. Subsequently relieved Bragg of command, recalling him to Richmond as his chief military advisor. Bragg is generally considered among the worst generals of the Civil War. Most of the battles he engaged in ended in defeat.

Bragg was extremely unpopular with both the officers and ordinary men under his command, who criticized him for numerous perceived faults, including poor battlefield strategy, a quick temper, and overzealous discipline. Bragg has a generally poor reputation with historians, though some point towards the failures of Bragg's subordinates, especially Major General and former Bishop Leonidas Polk. A close ally of Davis and known enemy of Bragg-as more significant factors in the many Confederate defeats under Bragg's command.

The losses suffered by Bragg's forces are cited as highly consequential to the ultimate defeat of the Confederate States of America. It is because items are accurately described and guaranteed, and carefully packaged. We describe the item as accurately as possible. However, we are by no means experts and this information is based solely on our general knowledge & opinions. We will disclose any damage or defect that is not consistent with what should be expected with normal wear and will always disclose any chips, breaks, repairs, etc.

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