A compelling look at the illustrious U.S. Second CavalryHailed as the unit that contributed more general officers to the Civil War than any other, the U.S. Second Cavalry served as a training ground for such esteemed soldiers as Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Edmund Kirby Smith, and John Bell Hood. Now, an acclaimed military historian presents ...
The 1968 Tet Offensive was the decisive battle for Vietnam. The bloody fighting for Saigon, Hue and other cities resulted in a catastrophic defeat for the North - but still Tet came to be perceived as a defeat by the American people, convincing the public that the war in Vietnam was lost.
In a tense, crowded thirty-three days in the autumn of 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte organized a coup and made himself dictator of France. Yet his position was precarious. He knew that France would accept his rule only if he gained military victories that brought peace. James Arnold, in this detailed and compelling account, describes the ...
"Nicely details the coordination of Union military and naval operations and the boldness and genius of General U.S. Grant that brought Union victory ...offers an excellent discussion of the technology and tactics of siege warfare."-Library Journal "A useful and enjoyable brief history of the Vicksburg campaign."-Journal of Military History ...
The first major battle in the western theatre of the American Civil War, Shiloh came as a horrifying shock to the Americans. General Johnston caught Grant and Sherman by surprise and nearly drove them into the River Tennessee. Six battle-scene plates detail critical points in the campaign.
This series presents is a complete view of American colonial life, from the arrival of Europeans to the eve of revolution. Readers will learn how people really lived through inserts depicting daily life via diaries, journals, and letters. Context is provided through short biographies of significant individuals, demographics of ethnic groups, and ...
From the rallying cry "On to Richmond!" to the surrender at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, the Civil War (1861-1865) tested the spirit, courage, and unity of the American nation. The bloodiest war in American history, the conflict pitted North against South in a monumental struggle over slavery and states' rights. Discover the political, ...
Arnold gives an informative account of the decisions that led to America's military commitment in Vietnam--from President Truman in 1945, ill-prepared for the job of the presidency and unaware of American military policy, to the first commitment of American forces by John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. 30 black-and-white photographs; 2 maps.
From the rallying cry "On to Richmond!" to the surrender at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, the Civil War (1861-1865) tested the spirit, courage, and unity of the American nation. The bloodiest war in American history, the conflict pitted North against South in a monumental struggle over slavery and states' rights. Discover the political, ...
Rangers were ruthless, natural fighters who enjoyed close combat. They lived on scant rations and took little sleep during their lightning raids to snatch prisoners, seek targets, gather intelligence, and kill. This is their incredible story. Maps, drawings, 32 pages of photos.
To be a successful commander requires experience, character, tenacity and boldness: the ability to establish a good rapport with both your staff and your men is also vital. The real test comes in combat though, where a large proportion of luck is involved - the luck to be in the right place at the right time - and lasting reputations can be formed ...
This text, a companion volume to Philip Katcher's "The Army of Robert E. Lee", describes Ulysses Grant's work for the North during the American Civil War. It focuses on his ability to create, adapt, manage and motivate diverse forces for a variety of tasks, resulting in victory for the Unionists.
From the rallying cry "On to Richmond!" to the surrender at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, the Civil War (1861-1865) tested the spirit, courage, and unity of the American nation. The bloodiest war in American history, the conflict pitted North against South in a monumental struggle over slavery and states' rights. Discover the political, ...
From the rallying cry "On to Richmond!" to the surrender at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, the Civil War (1861-1865) tested the spirit, courage, and unity of the American nation. The bloodiest war in American history, the conflict pitted North against South in a monumental struggle over slavery and states' rights. Discover the political, ...
Saddam Hussein, one of the world's most infamous dictators, rose to power through Iraq's powerful Baath Party and became the nation's president in 1979. His goals included achieving pan-Arabism, more evenly distributing the nation's oil wealth, and extending the party's power by reaching into every aspect of Iraqis' lives. However, through his ...
This series presents is a complete view of American colonial life, from the arrival of Europeans to the eve of revolution. Readers will learn how people really lived through inserts depicting daily life via diaries, journals, and letters. Context is provided through short biographies of significant individuals, demographics of ethnic groups, and ...
From the rallying cry "On to Richmond!" to the surrender at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, the Civil War (1861-1865) tested the spirit, courage, and unity of the American nation. The bloodiest war in American history, the conflict pitted North against South in a monumental struggle over slavery and states' rights. Discover the political, ...
In wartime, the commander-in-chief has two tasks: to formulate a winning strategy and to find the men who can lead the nation to victory. Distinguished military historian Arnold delivers a riveting narrative of how George Washington, James Polk, Jefferson Davis, and Lyndon Johnson succeeded--or failed--in leading armed forces to victory.
Physicians who care for patients with life-threatening illnesses face daunting communication challenges. Patients and family members can react to difficult news with sadness, distress, anger, or denial. This book defines the specific communication tasks involved in talking with patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Topics ...
This series presents is a complete view of American colonial life, from the arrival of Europeans to the eve of revolution. Readers will learn how people really lived through inserts depicting daily life via diaries, journals, and letters. Context is provided through short biographies of significant individuals, demographics of ethnic groups, and ...
From the rallying cry "On to Richmond!" to the surrender at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, the Civil War (1861-1865) tested the spirit, courage, and unity of the American nation. The bloodiest war in American history, the conflict pitted North against South in a monumental struggle over slavery and states' rights. Discover the political, ...
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