I will check out that book about Forrest and Wheeler's men, Jreb. The generals had to earn the respect of their soldiers. Stonewall Jackson and Jeb Stuart were admired by their men because often led the charge at the front lines and they died there too.A few victories helped as well. Forrest was in that mould too.Maybe Wheeler was  a general who felt the cause was more important than the individual, similar to Grant.

 

Rob