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Throughout the destructive years of the Civil Battle, the Union Military of the Potomac seldom marched in step. On this provocative reserve, acclaimed historian and award-winning publisher Stephen W. Sears takes a fascinating take a look at a few of the interesting Union generals and the controversies that swirled around them. Delving into historical documents and the personal papers of military officers, Sears stocks the compelling testimonies of oft-maligned Generals McClellan and Hooker, the shocking court-martial of patriotic Basic Rock, the failed plots to kidnap Confederate President Jefferson Davis, plus more. As the facts come to light, the Union's renowned market leaders stand uncovered as what they really were: common men in the grip of remarkable times. An power on the Civil Battle, Sears skillfully paints a exceptional portrait of the personalities and occurrences that formed our nation's biggest crisis. The rich analysis becomes ever more clear and accessible with Nelson Runger's thoughtful narration.
