American Military Leaders

From Colonial Times to the Present (2 Volumes)

By Fredriksen, John C.

Publishers Summary:
This work presents outstanding generals, admirals, sergeants, privates, fighter aces, militiamen, frigate and submarine captains, and theorists as well as doctors and nurses. The 422 A-to-Z biographies highlight each individual's background, contributions, and significance to America's fortunes in war. American Military Leaders cites works for further research and includes a list of leaders organized by their military titles and a comprehensive index.

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ISBN
978-1-57607-001-7
Publisher
ABC-Clio Inc


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Reviewed on November 1, 1999

Gr 9 Up-The history of the U.S. is filled with colorful military leaders from George Washington and Deborah Sampson to Sitting Bull and Douglas MacArthur. It is a history of cunning and reckless heroism, vicious brutality, and uncommon and tender sentimentality, and as such it makes compelling reading. Organized alphabetically, this set brings together many of the names from our "impressive martial traditio...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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