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Lee Grant: Us Army
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Lee vs Grant covers the wilderness campaign of 1864. The box contains a single large map, 520 nicely printed counters, charts, counter tray and one rules booklet. All the components are up to the usual high Victory standards. The game is strategic in scope, units are divisions and corps and the turns represent five days. The map is heavily geared to railroads and the road network which link the all important crossroads and towns. The game is about gaining objectives and the nature of ACW combat allows for plenty of scope in this aim.
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After the Mexican-American war ended in 1848, Grant remained in the army and was moved to several different posts. He was sent to Fort Vancouver in the Washington Territory in 1853, where he served as quartermaster of the 4th U.S. Infantry regiment. His wife, eight months pregnant with their second child, could not accompany him because his salary could not support a family on the frontier. In 1854, Grant was promoted to captain (one of only 50 still on active duty) and assigned to command Company F, 4th Infantry, at Fort Humboldt, California. However, he still could not afford to bring his family out West. He tried some business ventures, but they failed.
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With 60,000 troops at his command, Grant resumed the offensive and, from November 23 to 25, engaged Bragg in the Battle of Chattanooga. Bragg's army was dug in on two promontories, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, overlooking the city. Grant skillfully directed the movement of his three armies, and on November 25, the third day of action, his men took Missionary Ridge. The Confederate army was forced to retreat. Grant's victory at Chattanooga cleared Tennessee of Confederate troops and opened the way for an invasion of the lower South.
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Click on the Community, US History, World History or Discoveries button above to see a listing of historical events that happened during Albert Grant's life. These events affected the life and times of Albert, his family and friends. The Age column will show how old Albert was when the event occurred.
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"Charles Bowery's book is a remarkably interesting and useful analysis of the challenges Grant and Lee faced as leaders. Bowery identifies the qualities, skills, and methods that enabled them to succeed, and he skillfully translates their experiences into 'Leadership Lessons,' readily transferable to the modern business world."
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