In this collectible from the editors from Time-Life, the Civil War, the focus is on the greatest military leaders from both the Union and the Confederacy. Trace the progress of the war from it's beginning in 1861 and 1862 to it's turning point in 1863.
According to Winston Churchill, Robert E. Lee was "one of the noblest Americans who ever lived." In early 1861, President Abraham Lincoln invited Lee to take command of the entire Union Army, but Lee declined because his loyalty ultimately lay with his home state of Virginia, wh…
Beloved by his soldiers and respected by his enemies, Robert E Lee is undoubtedly the most popular general in American history to fight on the losing side. This book looks at this southern gentleman as a strategist and a tactician, covering his most important victories and defea…
A look at Lee and many of the top generals during the years of the Confederacy. Professor Gallagher analyses the generalship of Lee and 13 other generals. The lectures also focus on some younger officers who rose through the ranks as well as Jackson, Longstreet and Early.
A look at Lee and many of the top generals during the years of the Confederacy. Professor Gallagher analyses the generalship of Lee and 13 other generals. The lectures also focus on some younger officers who rose through the ranks as well as Jackson, Longstreet and Early.
Examines Robert E. Lee and the high command of the Army of Northern Virginia. Discusses why Lee and his army are central to understanding the Civil War, how their operations influenced the northern and southern home fronts, why Lee was so successful as a field commander, and wha…
A look at Lee and many of the top generals during the years of the Confederacy. Professor Gallagher analyses the generalship of Lee and 13 other generals. The lectures also focus on some younger officers who rose through the ranks as well as Jackson, Longstreet and Early.
A look at Lee and many of the top generals during the years of the Confederacy. Professor Gallagher analyses the generalship of Lee and 13 other generals. The lectures also focus on some younger officers who rose through the ranks as well as Jackson, Longstreet and Early.