This memoir takes the reader inside the workings of the Confederate army staff. Sorrel was a relatively unknown officer who rose through the ranks to become General Longstreet's most trusted associate. Sorrel's memoir makes no claims to strategic analysis. It simply relates what he saw and the events of which he was a part. His vantage point was, however, in many ways unique. His service with Longstreet brought him into the thick of many of the war's decisive engagements.

Gilbert Moxley Sorrel started as a young soldier in the American civil war, eventually rising to the rank of general. His Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer describes the campaigns in a candid and personal manner and is a great resource for anyone interested in this time period. Moxley Sorrel served most of his time under the talented James Longstreet. He does not attempt to provide an overview or objective account, but it is for precisely this reason that Recollections is so valuable. Many books have been written that objectively discuss the war but no other author could write this particular point of view. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Gilbert Moxley Sorrel started as a young soldier in the American civil war, eventually rising to the rank of general. His Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer describes the campaigns in a candid and personal manner and is a great resource for anyone interested in this time period. Moxley Sorrel served most of his time under the talented James Longstreet. He does not attempt to provide an overview or objective account, but it is for precisely this reason that Recollections is so valuable. Many books have been written that objectively discuss the war but no other author could write this particular point of view. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

In Gilbert Moxley Sorrel's "Memoirs of a Confederate Staff Officer," readers are transported back to the American Civil War through the eyes of a key figure in the Confederate Army. Sorrel's first-hand account provides a unique perspective on the military strategies, battles, and daily life during this tumultuous period in American history. His writing style is straightforward and engaging, making it accessible to readers interested in both history and memoirs. The detailed descriptions of Civil War campaigns and interactions with notable figures such as Robert E. Lee offer valuable insights into the Confederate perspective. As a former Confederate staff officer, Gilbert Moxley Sorrel was well-positioned to document the events and experiences that shaped the outcome of the Civil War. His insider knowledge and personal involvement in key battles add credibility to his narrative, shedding light on the motivations and challenges faced by the Confederate leadership. Sorrel's dedication to preserving the memory of the Confederate cause is evident throughout the memoir, making it a valuable primary source for historians and enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend "Memoirs of a Confederate Staff Officer" to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Civil War from a Confederate standpoint. Sorrel's account offers a compelling blend of historical insight and personal recollection that is sure to captivate readers interested in this pivotal period of American history.

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. Sorrel's memoir, "Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer", was published posthumously, in 1905. Historian Douglas Southall Freeman deemed Sorrel's book one of the best accounts of the personalities of the major players in the Confederacy, characterized by "a hundred touches of humor and revealing strokes of swift characterization."

"[Longstreet's] de facto chief of staff, Lieutenant Colonel Moxley Sorrel, was the best staff officer in the Confederacy." The Journal of Military History At the tender age of just twenty-three Gilbert Moxley Sorrel earned his commission as captain and was posted as General James Longstreet's chief-of-staff. Through the next three years he would remain by Longstreet's side, rising to the ranks of Major and Lieutenant Colonel, until he was eventually given command of his own brigade within Major General William Mahone's division. Moxley Sorrel made an immediate impression on Longstreet who wrote that he "came into the battle as gaily as a beau, and seemed to receive orders which threw him into more exposed positions with particular delight." Indeed he went on to witness some of the most famous battles of the American Civil War and his experiences are recorded here, from Manassas to Seven Pines, Sharpsburg to Fredericksburg, Gettysburg to Petersburg. He was even with Longstreet at the Battle of Wilderness when Longstreet was struck down by a bullet coming from their own men. As Longstreet's right hand man through the war until 1864 Moxley Sorrel was put into contact with some of the most remarkable figures of the Confederate army, and they are all vividly portrayed within his memoirs. At Petersburg, during the Battle of Hatcher's Run, he was wounded and feared mortally so, eventually he recovered but his military career ended here. The historian Douglas Southall Freeman wrote that Moxely Sorrel's Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer contains "a hundred touches of humor and revealing strokes of swift characterisation." Once the war ended Moxley Sorrel returned to the south where he entered business. His Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer was published in 1905. He died in 1901 in Roanoke, Virginia.

"A Bantam Domain book"--T.p. verso. Reprint. Originally published: New York : Neale Pub. Co., 1905.