G. W. Smith: Stood by a soldier with unsheathed sword threatening impalement if he faltered while performing the manual of arms. Kicked a sergeant down a ravine for pausing during a march. 
B. Bragg: Ordered floggings and beatings of offenders on the spot. Survived two fragging attempts by his men.
W.S. Harney: Dragged a newly-made double amputee out of a hospital tent to hang "the son of a bitch."
T. W. Sherman: Ordered a civilian camp follower (a U.S. retired veteran in his 70s) flogged with 50 lashes. Bucked and gagged the sergeant who questioned the lawfulness of the order. Bucked and gagged the next five soldiers who refused the order. Obtained a death sentence for the sergeant who questioned the lawfulness of the order.From The Rogue's March: John Riley and the St. Patrick's Battalion, 1846-48.
