Winfield Scott Hancock: Gettysburg Hero

In addition to contributing to the Federal victory at Gettysburg, Hancock also served during the Mexican-American War, Reconstruction and the Indian Wars. This title introduces readers to an American soldier who put his mark on many of the important military and political events of his lifetime.

About the author

PERRY D. JAMIESON, a historian for the Air Force History Support Office in Washington, D.C., is coauthor of "Attack and Die: Civil War Military Tactics and the Southern Heritage" and author of "Crossing the Deadly Ground: United States Army Tactics 1865-1899." His books include "Death in September: The "Antietam" Campaign," published by McWhiney Foundation Press.

Summary

In addition to contributing to the Federal victory at Gettysburg, Hancock also served during the Mexican-American War, Reconstruction and the Indian Wars. This title introduces readers to an American soldier who put his mark on many of the important military and political events of his lifetime.

Product details

• Authors: Perry D. Jamieson
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2003
• EAN: 9781893114395
• ISBN: 978-1-893114-39-5
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 239 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 467 g
• Series: Civil War Campaigns & Commande; Civil War Campaigns & Campaigners; Civil War Campaigns and Comman; Civil War Campaigns & Campaigners
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration