Title: Under the Old Flag, Recollections of Military Operations in the War for the Union, the Spanish War, the Boxer Rebellion, Etc, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1440072132
ISBN 13: 9781440072130
Binding: PAP
Condition: New
Weight: 888 grams

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Relive a veteran’s century-spanning military career through first-hand recollections. This nonfiction memoir traces a U.S. Army officer’s path from West Point cadet to senior leader, spanning the Civil War, the Spanish War, and the Boxer Rebellion, with practical insights into campaigns, command, and leadership under pressure. The narrative weaves personal experience with historical context, offering a clear view of how decisions on the ground shaped grand strategy.

From early assignments to the Port Royal Expedition and the siege of key fortifications, this book frames the day‑to‑day realities of war as seen by a determined engineer and cavalryman. It combines endurance, duty, and a pragmatic lens on what it takes to lead troops through fast‑changing fronts and long campaigns. Readers will encounter scenes of marching, bridging rivers, and coordinating with fellow officers, all grounded in candid reflection and remembered detail.

Ground-level perspective on major Civil War operations and turning points.

Insights into leadership, staff work, and the interplay of strategy and logistics.

Personal anecdotes that illuminate character, courage, and the costs of war.

Context for the era’s other conflicts, including the Spanish-American War and the Boxer Rebellion.

Ideal for readers of military history and memoirs seeking a veteran’s eye on pivotal moments, and for those curious about the human side of 19th‑ and early 20th‑century warfare.

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