General Richard Taylor as a Military Commander

Taylor's early campaigns in Louisiana produced few large battles, but his men won practically every engagement they fought. He retreated only when outflanked or opposed by superior numbers. Even in retreat Taylor's army harassed and slowed the enemy's advance. A typical Taylor operation consisted of a speedy concentration of forces from several points and a successful attack against a part of the enemy's army. Taylor's army, though small, had confidence not only in its commander but in itself.