Posted on Apr 10, 2016
The Civil War of the United States: Lew Wallace, born April 10, 1827
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Lewis Wallace, byname Lew Wallace (born April 10, 1827, Brookville, Ind., U.S.—died Feb. 15, 1905, Crawfordsville, Ind.), American soldier, lawyer, diplomat, and author who is principally remembered for his historical novel Ben-Hur.
The Civil War of the United States: Lew Wallace, born April 10, 1827
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My (5 greats I believe) uncle, Lew Wallace. Army general, governor of New Mexico, and author of a great story. Good to see him recognized here.
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I thought Charlton Heston was great in the movie that was made from the book also.
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He was unquestionably maligned for his division's failure to get to the fighting at Day One during the Battle of Shiloh (staff failure on route surveillance) and his overall record was solid if uninspired during his time in uniform.
One of many middling level officers of both sides who did their jobs w/o flash. He is a good representative of those who learned the hard way by doing and in doing so did the mid level leadership required to fight the War.
One of many middling level officers of both sides who did their jobs w/o flash. He is a good representative of those who learned the hard way by doing and in doing so did the mid level leadership required to fight the War.
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Ben-Hur did have an important legacy and increased interest of 1st century life.
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