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Author:
Wittenberg, Eric J., 1961-
Title:
Little Phil : a reassessment of the Civil War leadership of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan / Eric J. Wittenberg ; foreword by Jeffry D. Wert.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Potomac Books,
Copyright Date:
c2002
Description:
xxi, 250 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Sheridan, Philip Henry,--1831-1888--Military leadership.
United States.--Army.--Biography.
Command of troops.--Case studies.
Generals--United States.--Biography.
United States--Campaigns.--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-241) and index.
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.
ISBN:
9781574885484
1574885480
OCLC:
(OCoLC)61102323
Locations:
PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)

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