On the eve of the Civil War; the Regular Army of the United States was small; dispersed; untrained for large-scale operations; and woefully unprepared to suppress the rebellion of the secessionist states. Although the Regular Army expanded significantly during the war; reaching nearly sixty-seven thousand men; it was necessary to form an enormous army of state volunteers that overshadowed the Regulars and bore most of the combat burden. Nevertheless; the Regular Army played several critically important roles; notably providing leaders and exemplars for the Volunteers and managing the administration and logistics of the entire Union Army. In this first comprehensive study of the Regular Army in the Civil War; Clayton R. Newell and Charles R. Shrader focus primarily on the organizational history of the Regular Army and how it changed as an institution during the war; to emerge afterward as a reorganized and permanently expanded force. The eminent; award-winning military historian Edward M. Coffman provides a foreword.
#1204499 in Books 2009-06-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .49 x 6.00l; .60 #File Name: 0802864074192 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book. where the author tackles some real day ...By John D TeemGreat book. where the author tackles some real day to day philosophical topics from a Christian perspective. I would use this book for thought provoking reading. But I would also use it for a small group where you are getting together to talk about living Christianity out in the real world.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Playful yet though provokingBy Bill RusinJAK Smith has a wonderful ability to coin phrases that capture the imgination. This book really is a primer for understanding Smith's thinking in a broad range of areas. It is a book to be read slowly and perhaps with others. His paper "Are Men Really Wild at Heart" is typical in showing Smith's sharp mind at work. He is willing to critique the popularlist CHristian literature; recognising the good in it and pointing out areas of concern. "Teaching Calvinists to Dance: Why I am Reformed and Pentecostal" is a very helpful paper in a context where Christians of differing traditions come together.A great read!0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The joyful philosopher!By Gerald van BelleOne of the essays struck home: the student as consumer. It's not only students; it's all of us; me first of all.
