Civil War Generals in Defeat

Analyzing men who might be considered "capable failures". the authors examine the various reasons men of the "loosing' side suffered defeat, whether flaws of character, errors of judgment, or lack of preparation. 7 illustrations.

Summary

By looking closely at Civil War generals who have borne the stigma of failure, this study rejects the view that significant defeats were due simply to poor generalship. The authors examine the reasons these men suffered defeat, whether flaws of character, or circumstances beyond their control.

Product details

• Authors: Steven E. Woodworth
• Assisted by: Steven E Woodworth (Editor), Steven E. Woodworth (Editor)
• Publisher: University Press Of Kansas
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.04.1999
• EAN: 9780700609437
• ISBN: 978-0-7006-0943-7
• No. of pages: 248
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 239 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 567 g
• Series: Modern War Studies (Hardcover); Modern War Studies; Modern War Studies (Hardcover)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous