Politician in Uniform.
Kiper. A congressman before the war, John McClernand was a "political general" who proved himself on the battlefield until he ran afoul of Gen. Grant and was relieved of his command during the Vicksburg Campaign. This assessment of the highly controversial individual also sheds new light on the Union command system, providing insight into the politics of war as well as the personalities of, and relationships among, the army's senior officers. 408 pages, 17 B&W maps, 6"x 9", softcover. #0C13511
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