On July 22, 1864, during the Battle of Atlanta, Union Maj. Gen. John A. Logan stepped into an enormous void after the death of Maj. Gen. James Birdseye McPherson. Logan, nicknamed “Black Jack” because of his dark eyes and swarthy complexion, understood that in this moment he needed to inspire the men after the loss of the beloved McPherson. An officer in the 1st Michigan Light Artilleryman, 2nd Lt. Richard Stanley Tuthill, recalled Logan’s effect on the men.
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Thank you! GREAT!
I did a little more reading about this very interesting man. One fascinating fact, of many, is that he is the father of U.S. Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient John Alexander Logan Jr.
Besides his bravery, he also had a heck of a mustach
One of the few union political generals to make good.
Another cracking episode thank you for sharing 👍