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Lincoln's Lieutenants
The High Command of the Army of the Potomac
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Michael Shaara's "Lincoln's Lieutenants" provides an in-depth look at the Union's military leadership during the Civil War. The book profiles key generals such as Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, and George Meade, examining their personalities, strategies, and relationships with President Lincoln.
Shaara masterfully portrays the challenges and complexities of commanding large armies during a protracted conflict.
He highlights the strategic decisions that shaped the war's outcome, analyzing both successes and failures.
The book is a compelling narrative that combines military history with insightful character studies, offering a rich understanding of the Union's path to victory.
Shaara masterfully portrays the challenges and complexities of commanding large armies during a protracted conflict.
He highlights the strategic decisions that shaped the war's outcome, analyzing both successes and failures.
The book is a compelling narrative that combines military history with insightful character studies, offering a rich understanding of the Union's path to victory.
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Jocko Willink
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Jocko Podcast Civil War Excursion With JD Baker Pt.3: No Progress. Only Carnage.
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JD Baker
Jocko Podcast Civil War Excursion With JD Baker Pt.2: The Battles Have Begun
