An unbiased look at military leaders during the Civil War. Want to know which general was the most respected by soldiers on both sides? Or why George Thomas is considered the best combat general of the war? Read history professor Richard M. Walsh's entertaining book In it, he reveals the strengths and weaknesses of the Civil War's top generals. Find out why Nathan Bedford Forrest and William T. Sherman are both hated and respected. Discover why Stonewall Jackson was considered the best combat leader in the Confederacy and why George McClellan was called "Little Napoleon." Walsh even includes citizen soldiers Patrick Cleburne and Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain in his chronicle. Satirical portraits scattered throughout add to the fun of this educational read.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
ISBN-10
1455621366
ISBN-13
9781455621361
eBay Product ID (ePID)
212884162
Product Key Features
Book Title
Battle Hymn : the Best and Worst Civil War Generals
Author
Richard Walsh
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military