Sword of the Union - USAF Staff College - Historian ED BEARSS' Copy

Description: The Sword of the Union =========================== Federal Objectives and Strategies During the American Civil War. ----- by Howard M. Hensel ---------------------------------------------- Military History Series USAF Air Command & Staff College 1989 ---------------------------------------------- Softcover : Good to Very Good. Maybe unread ? Spine uncreased. Light cover wear. Simple gift inscription from the author the late Historian Edward "Ed" Bearss321 pages ================================ Inscribed in the front cover "To Ed, With Warmest Regards, Howard" This was acquired some years ago, from Tom Broadfoot, who was the first name in Civil War books (new and used) for many years. He handled buying Ed's Library when he passed away. I bought a portion of it from Tom years ago. I am finally bringing a few things out to the marketplace. =========================== Rare. Only 3 found thru Alibris/ABE/Biblio, prices range from $27.50 to $45 - the lowest being in rough condition. WorldCat only shows 2 in institutions - one at Gettysburg College, and one at Shepard University, WV. FOREWORD I am pleased to introduce the Sword of the Union in commemoration of the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of the American Civil War. As we reflect back over the century and a quarter since America's tragic internal upheaval, scholars have analyzed virtually every aspect of that conflict. Yet today, scholarly discussion continues and, in a number of significant areas, the debate has even intensified. In this work, Dr. Howard Hensel has analyzed the national objectives, grand and national military strategies, and theater operations of the United States government and the Union army during the four year conflict. In addition to contributing to a better understanding of these aspects of Federal war policy, Dr. Hensel has drawn generalizable conclusions from the actions of the Washington politico-military leadership. Of particular interest is the typology of offensively oriented, generic military strategies constructed from the experience of the Federal high command and its armies during this traumatic war. This typology may, in turn, provide the basis for continued research in delineating various generic types of both offensively and defensively oriented military strategies. The Air Command and Staff College is proud of its tradition of commitment to the study of military history and is pleased to present this work, the fourth in its Military History Series. Frank E. Willis Brigadier General, USAF ===================================Thank you for supporting independent booksellers ! (not bulk resellers who don't know the first thing about what they are selling !) I pride myself on knowing my stock, accurate descriptions, and good packing !!! The Rock Top Book Shop and Bindery Cashtown, Pennsylvania ====================================== Thanks for Looking !!! ---------------------------------------------------------- Postage is free (within Continental US - others at cost) either by media mail or priority depending upon the final sale price of the items(s). I always include delivery confirmation, and will insure more expensive packages at my cost.Check my other auctions for Civil War related books, documents, and ephemera, plus the occasional other book or curiosity - mostly military related.

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Location: Cashtown, Pennsylvania

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