This exciting and groundbreaking collection of essays looks at the lives and command decisions of eight Confederates who held the rank of full general and at the impact they had on the conduct, and ultimate outcome, of the Civil War. Old myths and familiar assumptions are cast aside as a group of leading Civil War historians offers new insight into the men of the South, on whose shoulders the weight of prosecuting the war would wall.
In the seventy-three succinct essays gathered in The Enduring Civil War, celebrated historian Gary Gallagher highlights the complexity and richness of the war, from its origins to its memory, as topics for study, contemplation, and dispute.
This is an accessible guide to the American civil war with an emphasis on the people who fought and the impact on the world at large. Eyewitness accounts are used to give a soldier's eye view of the conflict and expose the reality of the battlefield. číst celé
In American Military History: A Very Short Introduction, Joseph T. Glatthaar explores the relationship between America and its military from its origins in the thirteen colonies to today's ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Gallagher argues that we should not ask why the Confederacy collapsed so soon but rather how it lasted so long. He examines the Confederate experience through the actions and words of the people who lived it to show how the home front responded to the war, endured its hardships, and assembled armies that fought with great spirit and determination.
The American Military: A Concise History narrates the American military experience. It focuses on four recurring themes- citizen soldiers vs. the standing armed forces; military professionalism; mechanization and technology; and the limits of power-and illuminates the role of the American military in its past and how it is shaping current and future national security issues.
Focusing on Major General Don Carlos Buell's significant yet overlooked role in the early years of the Civil War, the book delves into his leadership of the Army of the Ohio and his influence in the crucial Kentucky theater from 1861 to 1862. Despite being one of the prominent Northern commanders, Buell remains the only major general from this era without a comprehensive biography, highlighting the need for a deeper exploration of his contributions to the conflict's direction.
Focusing on the pivotal role of Union governors during the Civil War, this study by Stephen D. Engle highlights how these leaders were crucial in securing victory amid limited federal authority. Tasked with raising troops from their states, they also needed to galvanize political, economic, and public support for the war, often facing substantial local opposition. The book delves into their strategies and challenges, illustrating their importance in maintaining the Union and sustaining the war effort.