Emory Upton : misunderstood reformer / David J. Fitzpatrick.

Author/creator Fitzpatrick, David J., 1956- author.
Format Book
PublicationNorman, OK : University of Oklahoma Press, [2017]
Descriptionxv, 325 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm.
Subjects

Variant title Emory Upton, misunderstood reformer
SeriesCampaigns and Commanders Series ; volume 60
Campaigns and commanders v. 60. ^A517504
Contents Early life and education -- Upton's Civil War, 1861-1863 -- Upton's Civil War, 1864-1865 -- Professional stagnation and personal sorrow -- Commandant of cadets -- Asian and European armies and American military policy -- A program of reform -- The politics of reform -- Death and resurrection.
Abstract "Presents the biography of Emory Upton (1839-1881), a Civil War hero and military reformer. A rising star in the Union army, Upton commanded artillery, infantry, and cavalry organizations. After the war he toiled to update and reform the organization structure and tactics of the army."--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 259-313) and index.
Genre/formBiography.
Genre/formMilitary history.
LCCN 2016049877
ISBN9780806157207 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0806157208 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E181 .U73 F57 2017 ✔ Available Place Hold