American Civil War Commanders (3): Union Leaders in the West (Elite) - Softcover

Katcher, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841763217 ISBN 13: 9781841763217

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Osrpey's examination of the commanders of the American Civil War (1861-1865). When the War Between the States broke out in 1861, the US Army had only four line generals – and three of those were over 70 years of age and veterans of the Napoleonic period. About one in three of America's professional officers chose to serve the Confederacy, and the government's urgent need to find commanders for its vastly expanded army put stars on the shoulders of men of very varied backgrounds and talents. The trials of war would soon separate the born leaders from the over-promoted and the political opportunists. This second volume devoted to Union generals examines the careers and personalities of 25 commanders whose service was mainly, or at first, in the Western theater of war.

About this title

From the Publisher:

An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author:

Philip Katcher lives and works in Pennsylvania USA, and has written over 20 titles in the Men-at-Arms Series including the highly successful five-volume set on Armies of the American Civil War.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1841763217
• ISBN 13: 9781841763217
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Hook Richard