About the Author

Michael Schellhammer, a retired Army officer, has served in the Persian Gulf War, Haiti, Bosnia, and Iraq. His work has previously appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Times and The Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin.

Reviews

“more objective [than the competition]...excellent analysis...first-rate...maps are clear...a worthwhile contribution to Civil War historiography”—The Civil War News; “well researched, well written, very nicely illustrated, and well designed...excellent”—The Civil War Courier; “well-written...readable”—Blue & Gray.