A Note On Major General William S. Rosecrans

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(Need Intro Sentence) Major General William S. Rosecrans was a great charmer and extremely charismatic. Immediately, upon his promotion to commander of the Army of the Cumberland, his troops loved and respected him.1 He was also, quick-tempered and would not hold back his hot headed opinions.2 This caused him to bump heads with the Secretary of Defense.3 While Rosecrans’ senior generals trusted him, his temper caused issues during the battle at Chickamauga.4 For instance, General Rosecran directed one of his staff officer, Major Frank S. Bond to write a dispatch to Brigadier General Thomas Wood stating if BG Brannan moves his men then BG Wood must close his line to the left of ____ Reynolds. Major Bond wrote, “The general commanding directs