General George Pomuț (1818-1882) - Erou American de Origine Română
General George Pomuț (1818-1882) - American Hero of Romanian Origin
Author(s): Benoni ANDRONICSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, History, Military history, Military policy, 19th Century
Published by: Editura Academiei Oamenilor de Știință din România
Keywords: American citizen of Romanian origin; fighter for justice and freedom; American Civil War; Hero of America; brigadier general;
Summary/Abstract: The article gives, in a brief approach, aspects of the life of the Romanian George Pomuț, who took part, with the rank of captain, in the revolution of 1848 -1849, in Hungary and will through faith, a spirit of sacrifice and heroism, to be advanced to the rank of general of the American army in the Civil War of 1861-1865. Researching and analyzing various books, articles, written by Romanian or foreign authors, regarding the life of Brigadier General George Pomuț, an American citizen of Romanian origin, from the United States Army, inaccuracies can be observed regarding some aspects of his life and his work in the American civil War, less known and which raises some questions, due to the fact that there is not yet enough certain information.
Journal: Revista de Ştiinţe Militare
- Issue Year: 4/2021
- Issue No: 65
- Page Range: 155-165
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Romanian
