informing your commander
...verestimated of his opponent’s strength and underestimated of his own), and that ultimately resulted in his losing confidence and trust of Lincoln and being removed from his position. Joseph Johnston was supremely confident in his own and brooked on advices from his supervisors which included refusing to reorganization his troops, executing uninformed actions. He also resent President Davis. His impertinent complain of general ranking angered Davis who thought Joseph was insubordinate. Johnston could not keep good relationship with his boss and he finally was replaced his position by Robert E. Lee. Robert E. Lee distinguished himself form both Joseph Johnston and George McClellan in his determination to keep his leader informed about the progress of war. Robert E. Lee had formulated a detail attack plan and let Davis immediately know about it. He frequently wrote these words, such as “I will keep you informed of everything of importance that transpires”, “When you do not hear from me, you may feel sure that I do not think it necessary to trouble you” and “I shall feel obliged to you for any directions you may think proper now” in his letters to Davis. In taking time to explain his plans in advance, L...