Emory upton biography sampler

          Emory Upton (–) is widely recognized as one of America's most influential military thinkers....

          Michie, published a biography of Upton, setting forth his ideas as well as telling the story of his life.2' Michie had read Upton's unfinished manuscript on.

        1. This very detailed and sympathetic biography of Gen. Emory Upton is full of interesting information concerning his career in both the Civil War and post-War.
        2. Emory Upton (–) is widely recognized as one of America's most influential military thinkers.
        3. This book includes a biography of Upton and his letters.
        4. Emory Upton (–) is widely recognized as one of America's most influential military thinkers.

          5. Emory Upton

          Union Army general (1839–1881)

          Emory Upton (August 27, 1839 – March 15, 1881) was a United States Armygeneral and military strategist, prominent for his role in leading infantry to attack entrenched positions successfully at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House during the American Civil War, but he also excelled at artillery and cavalry assignments.

          His work, The Military Policy of the United States, which analyzed American military policies and practices and presented the first systematic examination of the nation's military history, had a tremendous effect on the U.S.

          Army when it was published posthumously in 1904.

          Early life

          Upton was born on a farm near Batavia, New York, the tenth child and sixth son of Daniel and Electra Randall Upton.[1] He would become the brother-in-law of Andrew J.

          Alexander and of Frank P. Blair Jr.[2] He studied under famous evangelist Charles G. Finney at Oberlin College for two years[3] before b