About this title: The military history of the Civil War has tended to focus on such issues as tactics, courage under fire, and which leader was capable of the bold stroke (Lee) and which one wasn't (McClellan). Overlooked in these important issues is the matter of command itself: mastery of the resources required for successful military action. In this work seven experts examine particular instances of command problems--such as supply, military discipline, and effective relations with subordinate commanders--and show how a general's handling of the problem illustrates an important feature of Civil War ...
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Univ of Nebraska Pr, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780803247857ISBN:0803247850
Description: VG+ in VG+ jacket. The book is black cloth covered boards with gilt title on spine. There are no defects to note on either the book or the DJ. Overlooked by most Civil War books is the matter of command--whether good or bad. This book looks at command issues. read more
Edition: F
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Lincoln/London, University of Nebraska Press [1998].
Date Published: 1998
Description: Dust Jacket Included. First edition. 8vo Pictorial dust jacket (unclipped). Fine, fresh, as new. No signatures or bookplates. Advance copy for review with publisher's slip laid in loose with the publication date of "December 15, 1998. " read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780803247857ISBN:0803247850
Description: ISBN 0-8032-4785-0. Hardback. First Printing. Very Good condition book in a Very Good condition dustjacket with minor rubs and creases around its edges. Red ink remainder stamp to bottom of book otherwise a Tight, sound, unmarked copy. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780803247857ISBN:0803247850
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. CLEAN text inside. Minimal cover wear, tight binding. Good shape. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 208 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
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