Kirby Smith versus Richard Taylor
In March, 1863 Kirby Smith was named commander of the Confederate Department of the Trans-Mississippi. Richard Taylor, at the time in command of the small Confederate force in Louisiana, hailed his appointment.
Very quickly, though, things went wrong between them. Taylor criticized Smith's timid strategies, while Smith considered Taylor insubordinate. Generally, Taylor's reputation as a military leader has fared better than Smith's.
The Editor would like to hear thoughts on the Smith versus Taylor rivalry.
Very quickly, though, things went wrong between them. Taylor criticized Smith's timid strategies, while Smith considered Taylor insubordinate. Generally, Taylor's reputation as a military leader has fared better than Smith's.
The Editor would like to hear thoughts on the Smith versus Taylor rivalry.