As a reminder, this meme sub is about the American Civil War. We're not here to insult southerners or the American South, but rather to have a laugh at the failed Confederate insurrection and those that chose to represent it.
Besides being a Union general, he also was Governor of New Mexico territory, wrote a best selling novel, and was Indiana's adjutant general.
And he served on the Lincoln assassination tribunal and oversaw the trial of Henry Wirz, the Confederate commandant of the atrocious Andersonville prison.
And he joined the Mexican Army as a general for a while, and was the US minister to the Ottoman Empire for 4 years.
Edit: Oh, that novel? Ben-Hur. It was the basis for the Charleton Heston vehicle in 1959. That won 11 Oscars including Best Picture.
He was also a lawyer, artist, and inventor. He has over 100 artistic works and 8 patents to his name.
He wrote President Benjamin Harrison’s campaign biography that some could argue won him the presidency.
Wallace’s other books, The Fair God and The Prince of India were also major successes, though nothing like Ben-Hur. Ben-Hur was so insanely popular that it was the best selling book in the world for 40 years, the most successful broadway play of all time, the most successful silent film of all time, and the ‘59 film speaks for itself.
It is absolutely worth visiting his Study he built late in life that is now a museum.
In addition to his toastmaster skills, Lew Wallace also singlehandedly saved the union. On July 9, 1864, Jubal Early was leading a force of 14,000 men to raid Washington, DC. Unbeknownst to Early, the capital was barely defended, most troops having been drawn off by Grant for the Siege of Petersburg. Wallace defied orders and set out with 5,800 men and met Early at the Monocacy River. Though he was defeated, he delayed Early and allowed Grant enough time to ship men back to defend Washington. Had Wallace obeyed orders, Early might well have sacked the capital, tanking Lincoln's chances for re-election.
Yep. The 6th Corps filed into the trenches around Washington as the Confederate skirmishers were approaching. It was close. Wallace never got the credit he deserved for that, but then he wrote Ben Hur.
This fire and brimstone toast to Jeff Davis shows Wallace’s bravery. Usually when you toast someone, at least given modern etiquette, you don’t speak ill of them. However, all Wallace does is speak ill of Davis, rightfully so.
The fact that he offers images of hell makes it hard to argue Wallace wasn’t a Christian. I say this since readers inquired regarding Wallace’s faith after he wrote Ben Hur. Wallace made his views on Christianity clear in his memoir stating, "The Jesus Christ in whom I believe was, in all the stages of his life, a human being. His divinity was the Spirit within him, 'and the Spirit was God'"
Wallace is one of the best political generals - right there with John Logan - in my opinion. He’s definitely a candidate for the “movie treatment” as well.
Based and Wallace pilled. One of the under appreciated characters of the war. Really picked up a solid amount of respect for him after I visited Monocacy.
Of all the accusations toward Lew, the Billy the Kid ones are by far the lamest… Billy got impatient, broke out of jail, and killed a guard on his way. He is no hero.
This idea is the result of 100 years of western films that make you sympathize with the bad guys.
No, that idea is the knowledge of the fact that the House and its underlings, which included the deeply corrupt police, literally started the Lincoln County War in the first place with the murder of Tunstall.
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Man had a way with words!
Wallace had a hell of a life.
Besides being a Union general, he also was Governor of New Mexico territory, wrote a best selling novel, and was Indiana's adjutant general.
And he served on the Lincoln assassination tribunal and oversaw the trial of Henry Wirz, the Confederate commandant of the atrocious Andersonville prison.
And he joined the Mexican Army as a general for a while, and was the US minister to the Ottoman Empire for 4 years.
Edit: Oh, that novel? Ben-Hur. It was the basis for the Charleton Heston vehicle in 1959. That won 11 Oscars including Best Picture.
He was also a lawyer, artist, and inventor. He has over 100 artistic works and 8 patents to his name.
He wrote President Benjamin Harrison’s campaign biography that some could argue won him the presidency.
Wallace’s other books, The Fair God and The Prince of India were also major successes, though nothing like Ben-Hur. Ben-Hur was so insanely popular that it was the best selling book in the world for 40 years, the most successful broadway play of all time, the most successful silent film of all time, and the ‘59 film speaks for itself.
It is absolutely worth visiting his Study he built late in life that is now a museum.
The Lew Wallace Study and Grounds is a gem! Cool little museum!
He also signed the execution order for Billy the Kid
Lew Wallace, great writer, top trashtalker
Now that's a toast! It should be engraved and reproduced. It should be made a part of patriotic celebrations.
This kind of “fire and brimstone” attitude should have been applied to all Confederate leadership.
Perhaps the next statue that gets pulled down should be replaced by one of this man!
In addition to his toastmaster skills, Lew Wallace also singlehandedly saved the union. On July 9, 1864, Jubal Early was leading a force of 14,000 men to raid Washington, DC. Unbeknownst to Early, the capital was barely defended, most troops having been drawn off by Grant for the Siege of Petersburg. Wallace defied orders and set out with 5,800 men and met Early at the Monocacy River. Though he was defeated, he delayed Early and allowed Grant enough time to ship men back to defend Washington. Had Wallace obeyed orders, Early might well have sacked the capital, tanking Lincoln's chances for re-election.
Yep. The 6th Corps filed into the trenches around Washington as the Confederate skirmishers were approaching. It was close. Wallace never got the credit he deserved for that, but then he wrote Ben Hur.
Incredible man
God damn Jefferson Davis indeed 💀🔥🔥
"Oh you thought I was done? All that was too good for the son of a bitch.
This is all just chef's kiss.
That is fkn savage. I'm saving this for someone special. Genius!
I can think of a certain person…
That’s too kind for Davis.
I read that thinking it was Lew Armistead lol
Seems reasonable.
This is a statue image I could get behind
Amen
This fire and brimstone toast to Jeff Davis shows Wallace’s bravery. Usually when you toast someone, at least given modern etiquette, you don’t speak ill of them. However, all Wallace does is speak ill of Davis, rightfully so.
The fact that he offers images of hell makes it hard to argue Wallace wasn’t a Christian. I say this since readers inquired regarding Wallace’s faith after he wrote Ben Hur. Wallace made his views on Christianity clear in his memoir stating, "The Jesus Christ in whom I believe was, in all the stages of his life, a human being. His divinity was the Spirit within him, 'and the Spirit was God'"
Wallace is one of the best political generals - right there with John Logan - in my opinion. He’s definitely a candidate for the “movie treatment” as well.
Based and Wallace pilled. One of the under appreciated characters of the war. Really picked up a solid amount of respect for him after I visited Monocacy.
Hear hear! A wonderful holiday toast for around the fire!
Felt like he was holding back?
Tell us how you really feel, Lew.
Beautifully worded. The bastards deserve nothing less.
Now if he just hadn't betrayed Billy the Kid and actually issued the pardon.
Of all the accusations toward Lew, the Billy the Kid ones are by far the lamest… Billy got impatient, broke out of jail, and killed a guard on his way. He is no hero.
This idea is the result of 100 years of western films that make you sympathize with the bad guys.
No, that idea is the knowledge of the fact that the House and its underlings, which included the deeply corrupt police, literally started the Lincoln County War in the first place with the murder of Tunstall.