167 Reform and Revitalization: Emory Upton Part I

We are continuing our exploration of professionalization and what
kind of Army would emerge through a long period of introspection.
In this episode we are going to explore these issues through the
eyes of Emory Upton. A protege of William T. Sherman, Upton's
experiences in the Civil War would trigger an intense interest in
tactics and the shape of the Army in the future. This episode
will focus on the formative stage of Upton's career - his
experiences at West Point, serving in the Army during the Civil
War, and navigating the pitfalls of the post war army, and how
these fueled his interests. In our next episode we will explore
the works that inspired a future generation of officers. Please
take a listen!


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