General Emory Upton in the Civil War The Formative Experiences of an American Military Visionary |
|
| Author:
| Thompson, Robert N. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4766-7890-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2019 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
|
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $57.00 |
Book Description:
|
Witnessing some of the US Civil War's bloodiest engagements convinced General Emory Upton of the need for comprehensive reform of the military. While much has been written about the politics of his reform campaign, this book details his wartime experiences and how they informed his fervour for change.
Witnessing some of the US Civil War's bloodiest engagements convinced General Emory Upton of the need for comprehensive reform of the military. While much has been written about the politics of his reform campaign, this book details his wartime experiences and how they informed his fervour for change.