Title: The commanders of the Civil War :
Authors: Davis, William C.,; Pritchard, Russ A.
Date: 1990
Publisher: Salamander,
Physical description: 256 p. : ill. (some col.), map, ports. ; 34 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: E
Abstract: The challenge of command and the horror of battle through the words and experiences of Civil War officers. Illustrated with contemporary photographs, artwork of uniforms and equipment, and a specially commissioned series of color photographs of many of the rarest remaining artifacts of the period. Featuring among others the uniforms and personal memorabilia of Generals Lee, Grant, Meade and Jackson.
Contents: Introduction -- The "old army" -- Officers & gentlemen -- Under the marquee -- The test of leadership -- The armies they led -- Classrooms of conflict -- Leaders at sea -- A thousand generals -- They also served -- Officers behind bars -- That special dash -- Peace makers for posterity.
Notes: Includes index. Maps on lining papers.
Subject headings (LCSH): Confederate States of America. Army--Biography.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works.; United States. Army--Biography.; United States. Army--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military life.; United States. Army--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Officers.