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Informationen zum Autor Russell F. Weigley (1930-2004) was Professor of History at Temple University and author of numerous books, including The American Way of War and Eisenhower's Lieutenants: The Campaign of France and Germany, 1944-1945 (both published by IUP). He lived in Philadelphia. Klappentext '" -Gary W. Gallagher Zusammenfassung Major new interpretation of the events which continue to dominate the American imagination and identity Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Maps Note on Style Introduction 1. From Secession to War 2. The Battle Lines Form 3. Groping for Strategy and Purpose 4. Bloodshed and Indecision 5. The Confederacy Takes the Initiative 6. Of Liberty and War 7. Armies and Societies 8. Three Seasons of Battle 9. On the Horizon: The Postwar World 10. Traditional Politics and Modern War 11. Suspense and Resolution 12. The Relentless War 13. The Fires Die Notes Notes on Maps Bibliography Index
List of contents
List of Maps
Note on Style
Introduction
1. From Secession to War
2. The Battle Lines Form
3. Groping for Strategy and Purpose
4. Bloodshed and Indecision
5. The Confederacy Takes the Initiative
6. Of Liberty and War
7. Armies and Societies
8. Three Seasons of Battle
9. On the Horizon: The Postwar World
10. Traditional Politics and Modern War
11. Suspense and Resolution
12. The Relentless War
13. The Fires Die
Notes
Notes on Maps
Bibliography
Index
