The Army Under Pope

This critical examination of General John Pope's leadership during the Second Bull Run Campaign presents a thorough military evaluation of one of the Union's most controversial operations. Drawing on detailed sources and strategic analysis, the narrative outlines the formation, movements, and missteps of the Army of Virginia during a crucial turning point in 1862. Through its meticulous account, the book highlights the complex interplay of command, planning, and battlefield execution in the face of Confederate resistance. John Codman Ropes (1836-1899) was a lawyer and notable American military historian. In 1876, he founded the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts. In addition to his writings on Civil War history, he is well known for his work The Campaign of Waterloo.