Includes maps of major battles and photos The leaders, the politics, the battles, the soldiers -- all brought vividly to life The Civil War changed everything in America. What really happened? Packed with fascinating anecdotes, fun facts, and top ten lists, this friendly reference clues you in on the issues that caused the war and gives you the scoop on the people, politics, and battles that decided its outcome. Keith D. Dickson is an associate professor of Military Studies at the Joint Forces Staff College, National ...
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Includes maps of major battles and photos The leaders, the politics, the battles, the soldiers -- all brought vividly to life The Civil War changed everything in America. What really happened? Packed with fascinating anecdotes, fun facts, and top ten lists, this friendly reference clues you in on the issues that caused the war and gives you the scoop on the people, politics, and battles that decided its outcome. Keith D. Dickson is an associate professor of Military Studies at the Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University. He earned his Ph.D. in American history at the University of Virginia and is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Special Forces (Green Berets). Discover how to: Understand the causes of the war Trace the major militarycampaigns Evaluate the generals and leaders Discover the war's impact on women, African Americans, and American Indians Visit battlefields and seereenactments
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