The Commanders: Civil War Generals Who Shaped the American West

ISBN-10: 0806194235
ISBN-13: 9780806194233
Series: The Commanders
Language: English
Published: 2024-02-26
Author: Robert M. Utley

Description

Taking a novel approach to the military history of the post-Civil War West, distinguished historian Robert M. Utley examines the careers of seven military leaders who served as major generals for the Union in the Civil War, then as brigadier generals in command of the U.S. Army's western departments. By examining both periods in their careers, Utley makes a unique contribution in delineating these commanders' strengths and weaknesses.