
- 219 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This Civil War biography examines the extraordinary life and legacy of one of America's most ingenious military minds.
A modest and unassuming man, Ulysses S. Grant was also remarkably accomplished, Undefeated in battle, Grant led the Union to victory over the Confederacy during the Civil War, and ultimately became President of the reunited states. He also revolutionized military warfare by creating new leadership tactics and integrating new technologies in classical military strategy. In this compelling biography, military historian John Mosier reveals the man behind the military legend, showing how Grant's creativity and genius off the battlefield shaped him into one of our nation's greatest military leaders.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Notice
- Foreword
- Who’s Who in Grant
- Important Battles and Dates in Grant’s Career
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: An Ordinary Life
- Chapter 2: From Mexico to Galena
- Chapter 3: Tactics and Technology in the Age of Grant
- Chapter 4: A Promising Start: Early Victories
- Chapter 5: Enemies in the Rear
- Chapter 6: Shiloh: Waterloo on the Tennessee
- Chapter 7: Aftermath: Blaming the Victor
- Chapter 8: Victory Out of Despair
- Chapter 9: Vicksburg and the Fall of Mississippi
- Chapter 10: Winning the War in the West
- Chapter 11: The Defeat of Robert E. Lee
- Chapter 12: Grant’s Genius
- Chapter 13: The Undervalued President
- Notes
- Index
- The Great Generals Series
- About the Author
- Newsletter Sign-up
- Contents
- Copyright