"J. E. B. Stuart: The Soldier and the Man is the first truly balanced and thoroughly scrutinized life of the Civil War's most famous cavalry commander. It examines in detail both his human and soldierly gifts as well as the professional and personal deficiencies that have escaped the attention of earlier biographers distracted by his flamboyant personality and the hero-worshipping reminiscences of subordinates and staff officers"--
Unsung Hero of Gettysburg: The Story of Union General David McMurtrie Gregg explores the honorable but neglected thirty-three-year old Commander of the Potomac Army David McMurtrie Gregg during Gettysburg, the pivotal battle of the Civil War. číst celé
The Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861, marked a pivotal moment in the Civil War, shattering the Union's hopes for a swift victory. The fierce counterattack by Confederate forces revealed the conflict's potential for prolonged and costly warfare. This battle not only set the tone for the subsequent four years of intense fighting but also introduced key military leaders, innovative tactics, and weaponry that would shape American warfare well into the twentieth century, altering the nation's political, social, and economic landscape.