James Garfield and the Civil War: For Ohio and the Union

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Focusing on James Abram Garfield's military and political journey, this account highlights his rise from humble Ohio roots to major general during the Civil War. His significant contributions on battlefields like Shiloh and Chickamauga were pivotal in preserving the Union. Despite a brief presidency cut short by assassination, Garfield's legacy is intertwined with some of the most transformative years in American history. Historian Daniel J. Vermilya uncovers the lesser-known aspects of Garfield's vital role in the Civil War.