Books matching: heroic military leader
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Save:'White Devil: A True Story of War, Savagery, and Vengeance in Colonial America' by Stephen Brumwell is a historical account focusing on the mercenary regiment led by Robert Rogers, who played a crucial role in the French and Indian War. The book provides a detailed narrative of the political and military landscape in colonial Canada, highlighting the relationships between various factions including Native American tribes and the French and British forces. Through vivid storytelling, Brumwell portrays the brutalities and challenges faced by colonial settlers during this tumultuous period, while also shedding light on the unexpected moments of humanity amidst the conflicts.
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Save:Emile Zola's 'The Debacle' is a brilliant account of the Franco Prussian War and the Paris Commune, vividly portraying the collapse of the French Second Republic with elements of tragedy, patriotism, and humanity. The novel is structured in three distinct parts, focusing on the infantry squad of the 7th Army Corps, the Battle of Sedan, and the aftermath of the failed revolution in Paris known as the Commune. Zola's detailed and graphic depiction of war, battlefields, hospitals, and the brutality of occupation sets this book apart as a shocking yet realistic portrayal of the horrors of conflict and the decline of an empire.
A mile from Mulhouse, near the Rhine, in the middle of the fertile plain, the camp had been set up. In the fading light of this August evening,* beneath a troubled sky laden with heavy clouds, the ten...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Les Rougon-Macquart ) 'In the Name of Rome: The Men Who Won the Roman Empire' by Adrian Goldsworthy delves into the military and political history of Rome through the lives of fifteen influential generals. Goldsworthy explores the impact of these generals on Roman society, from the Republican era to the Byzantine Empire, shedding light on their military exploits, political maneuvers, and the changing dynamics of power within the Roman state. The author's narrative style seamlessly weaves together biographical details, historical context, and insightful analysis, offering readers a comprehensive and engaging overview of Rome's military leaders.
IT IS NOW MORE THAN A DOZEN YEARS SINCE I WROTE IN THE NAME OF ROME, although at that stage it was provisionally entitled Imperator. It is more than twenty years since I listened to lectures given by ...'The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution' by John Oller details the life of Francis Marion, focusing on his military career as a partisan leader in South Carolina during the American Revolution. The book delves into Marion's tactics, his relationships with other military figures like General Thomas Sumter, and his personal life post-war. It provides a comprehensive look at Marion's successes and failures, highlighting his strategic approach to warfare and his ability to wear down the enemy through guerilla tactics.
The book paints a vivid picture of the brutal civil war-like conditions in South Carolina during the Revolution, where loyalists and patriots engaged in fierce battles. It explores Marion's role in maintaining an American military presence in the south, alongside other irregular units, after significant defeats. The author's detailed research and engaging writing style bring to light Marion's contributions to the war effort and his legacy as a key figure in American military history.
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Save:'The Smoke at Dawn' by Jeff Shaara delves into the Civil War campaign in the Western Theater, specifically focusing on the struggle for Chattanooga in the aftermath of the battle of Chickamauga. Through vivid storytelling, the author brings to life the character strengths and flaws of the generals and ordinary soldiers involved in the conflict. The narrative follows the Union forces from the dreary siege to the arrival of Grant in Chattanooga, the replacement of William Rosecrans by Thomas, and Sherman's involvement, introducing various characters on both sides.
The action in the book is seen through the eyes of multiple characters, including notable figures like Ulysses Grant, George Thomas, William Sherman, and enlisted soldier Fritz Bauer. The details of the gathering of Union forces to assault Confederate positions at Lookout Mountain, Tunnel Hill, and Missionary Ridge make for compelling reading, providing a fine historical novel that immerses readers in the events of the Civil War campaign in the West.
The prisoners were marched away under guard of only a few of his men. It was clear to Forrest, and to anyone in his command, that these Federal troops were not frightened, seemed instead to be relieve...
(Also, see 24 recommendations for the series Civil War: 1861-1865, Western Theater )
