Dramatic developments unfolded during the first months of 1865 that brought America's bloody Civil War to a swift climax.As the Confederacy crumbled under the Union army's relentless "hammering;" Federal armies marched on the Rebels' remaining bastions in Alabama; the Carolinas; and Virginia. General William T. Sherman's battle-hardened army conducted a punitive campaign against the seat of the Rebellion; South Carolina; while General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant sought to break the months-long siege at Petersburg; defended by Robert E. Lee's starving Army of Northern Virginia. In Richmond; Confederate President Jefferson Davis struggled to hold together his unraveling nation while simultaneously sanctioning diplomatic overtures to bid for peace. Meanwhile; President Abraham Lincoln took steps to end slavery in the United States forever.Their Last Full Measure relates these thrilling events; which followed one on the heels of another; from the battles ending the Petersburg siege and forcing Lee's surrender at Appomattox to the destruction of South Carolina's capital; the assassination of Lincoln; and the intensive manhunt for his killer. The fast-paced narrative braids the disparate events into a compelling account that includes powerful armies; leaders civil and military; flawed and splendid; and ordinary people; black and white; struggling to survive in the war's wreckage.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. History's greatest generalBy Terry S. NelsonThe author gives a compelling argument that Scipio Africanus is the greatest general of all time. First; he defeated Hannibal; widely recognized as one of the greatest. No other general defeated an opponent with Hannibals abilities. Scipios tactics; and strategy; under extremely difficult circumstances; and with minimal help from Rome; probably were unsurpassed. He had a new trick for every circumstance. He left Rome unchallenged in the Mediterranean world. This book is a good read; adding insights into the strengths and weaknesses of most of the great generals of all time. His arguments are at times over the top; and refutable; but over all he's probably correct. A more in depth comparison with Subatai would be a worthwhile study; at least as far as tactical skill is concerned. However; for the benefit of his country and the conquered; Scipio can't be beat.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good Bio of Great PersonBy HintonLiddell Hart is a military analyst and as such the book focuses on strategy and tactics; not just of battles but includes theater strategies before and after conflict. The same sort of tactics continued up to WWII - only the weapons changed. Scipio was very innovative and fought with limited support from Rome. He used coordinated naval and land operations. His ability to change formations in the heat of battle are amazing. How this was accomplished is not explained as communications were bound to be early developmental. His communications must have been amazing and probably lost for centuries. He was also able to separate his cavalry from his troops and then bring them back at a critical stage (remember Gettysburg?) I concur that he was the greatest general; more so than even Alexander; as Scipio fought seasoned the troops of Carthage in Spain and Africa.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Read and Historical PerspectiveBy Victor SmithI rarely give reviews and this one will be short and to the point. Well written and researched with obvious respect for Scipio Africanus but not in any way does Mr. Hart edge toward gushing in his praise. Logical and thorough with engaging commentary. Well done biography with a concise and even timeline done to inform and entertain. Thanks to the author; well done sir.
