Custer was one of those larger-than-life figures, whose flamboyant, daring, and dashing personality vigorously defied conventional standards and became symbols of invincibility. Here, military historian Duane Schultz explores the strategies and legacy of one of the most fascinating figures in American militaryhistory. DUANE SCHULTZ Psychologist and the author of several books of military history, including Quantrill's War and The Most Glorious Fourth: Vicksburg and Gettysburg, July 4th, 1863. He splits his time between Clearwater, Florida and Washington, D.C., USA. GENERAL WESLEY K. CLARK (ret.) served in the United States Army for thirty-four years and rose to the rank of four-star general as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He is the author of A Time to Lead, as well as the best-selling books Waging Modern War and Winning Modern Wars. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. INDICE: Introduction: The Boy General - Born to be a Soldier - A Gallant, Reckless Boy - Glorious War! - Dreams of Glory - We Shall Have War - It Was a Glorious Sight - Guilty on all Counts - Can You Come at Once? - The Snow Was Made Red With Blood - In the Most Savage Manner - Precious Boy - Oh, What a Slaughter - Epilogue: He Died as He Had Lived - - - -
- ISBN: 978-0-230-11424-1
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 224
- Fecha Publicación: 25/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés