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  • The Great Partnership

  • Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the Fate of the Confederacy
  • By: Christian B. Keller
  • Narrated by: David de Vries
  • Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (53 ratings)

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The Great Partnership

By: Christian B. Keller
Narrated by: David de Vries
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The story of the unique relationship between Lee and Jackson, two leaders who chiseled a strategic path forward against the odds and almost triumphed.

Why were Generals Lee and Jackson so successful in their partnership in trying to win the war for the South? What was it about their styles, friendship, even their faith, that cemented them together into a fighting machine that consistently won despite often overwhelming odds against them?

The Great Partnership has the power to change how we think about Confederate strategic decision-making and the value of personal relationships among senior leaders responsible for organizational survival. Those relationships in the Confederate high command were particularly critical for victory, especially the one that existed between the two great Army of Northern Virginia generals.

It has been over two decades since any author attempted a joint study of the two generals. At the very least, the book will inspire a very lively debate among the thousands of students of Civil War history. At best, it will significantly revise how we evaluate Confederate strategy during the height the war and our understanding of why, in the end, the South lost.

©2019 Christian B. Keller (P)2019 Tantor
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I really enjoyed it very much. I Highly recommend this to students of the war.

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Real

This is reality of war and teamwork. It shows how the loss of one teammember affects Team synergy.

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Great Read

I'm a big fan of both Jackson and Lee . This book did a really good job of bringing them together.

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No real surprises

A story of trust, failure, redemption and ultimately the demise of the army because Lee's most trusted advisor wasn't there when he needed him most.

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A Solid Look at the Jackson-Lee Partnership

This was an overall terrific look at the military partnership between General Robert E. Lee, and his trusted subordinate, General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. Students of military history will find this an excellent work on leadership and trust in military situations! Grade: A-

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