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"The objective of this report is to identify and establish a roadmap on how to do that, and lay the groundwork for transforming how this Nation- from every level of government to the private sector to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of preparedness. To get there will require significant change to the status quo, to include adjustments to policy, structure, and mindset"--P. 2.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ...which took place on August 19th. General Bragg, when in battle, always maintained a perfect self-possession. He was quick to see, prompt to act and his manner and bearing was always an inspiration to his men. As a commander in camp he was exceedingly solicitous for the comfort of his men. He knew every man in his regiment by name and he possessed their personal friendship as well as their confidence and admiration. He endeavored always to stimulate the esprit de corps and to arouse the pride of his men in the achievements of the regiment in battle. "It was always for the glory of the Old Sixth as much as for the justice of the cause that he appealed to them in battle. For the rights and for justice to those who were under his command he stood against the world, the flesh, the devil, and the war department. VVhen another regiment took possession of our winter quarters after a terrible march, he was about to drive them out at the point of the bayonet. Seeing our forlorn condition, they generously offered to go, when he invited them to share the cabins with us. When the war department issued an order that practically coerced the officers of the veteran regiment to a service they had never volunteered, General Bragg made up their case so clearly and strongly that the war department recognized the justice of his position and modified their order. "This beautiful letter may illustrate his manner of expression and his spirit as a soldier: "-HEADQUARTERS SIXTH REGIMENT W1scoNsIN VOLUNTEERS.' "-Near Belle Plaine, Virginia, April 4, 1863. "-His E.rcellem'_v the Governor of W isconsin: v "-SIR--On behalf of the regiment I have the honor to command, I return to the state of Wisconsin the regimental color...