Little Phil : a reassessment of the Civil War leadership of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan / Eric J. Wittenberg ; foreword by Jeffry D. Wert.

Author/creator Wittenberg, Eric J., 1961-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brassey's, ©2002.
Descriptionxxi, 250 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Philip Henry Sheridan: a sketch of his life and career in the Civil War -- Sheridan as cavalry corps commander: mediocrity reigns -- Little Phil in the Shenandoah Valley: a victorious campaign bereft of decision -- Sheridan's disobedience to orders -- Little Phil's cavalier destruction of lives and careers -- Sheridan's mendacity -- Little Phil's finest moment: the pursuit of Robert E. Lee, spring, 1865 -- Conclusion--Philip Henry Sheridan reassessed.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 233-241) and index.
LCCN 2002002657
ISBN1574883852 (acid-free paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E467.1.S54 W58 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold