American Civil War Commanders 4

The American Civil War was one of the last wars in which generals often led from the front, risking death at the head of their men. It was a war of larger-than-life characters, generals who earned colourful reputations and strong opinions among their soldiers and colleagues. This book outlines the careers and characters - and illustrates the appearance, in their authentic uniforms - of famous Confederate commanders who fought in the Western theatre of operations, including Beauregard, Johnston, Jackson, Cheatham and nearly 20 more. Excellent illustrations, including magnificent colour plates.Pierre Beauregard; Braxton Bragg; John Bfreckinridge; Simon Buckner; Benjamin Cheatham; Patrick Cleburne; Nathaniel Fiorrest; Franklin Gardner; William Hardee; Daniel Hill; John Hood; William "Red" Jackson; Albert S. Johnston; Joseph E. Johnston; William Loring; Benjamin McCulloch; John Magruder; John Morgan; Leonidas Polk; Edmund Smith; Alexander P. Stewart; Richard Taylor; Earl Van Dorn; Joseph Wheeler.