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Memoirs of the Generals, Commodores, and Other Commanders Who Distinguished Themselves in the Wars of the United States

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This book is a collection of memoirs from some of the most distinguished generals, commodores, and other commanders who served in the United States military. These memoirs provide a firsthand account of some of the most important events in American history, including the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

Memoirs of the generals, commodores, and other commanders who distinguished themselves in the American Army and Navy during the wars of the Revolution ... by Congress, for their gallant services

by Thomas Wyatt

5 out of 5

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The memoirs in this book are written by a variety of authors, including George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and William Tecumseh Sherman. Each memoir provides a unique perspective on the events of the time, and together they offer a comprehensive look at the history of the United States military.

The Revolutionary War

The Revolutionary War was the first major conflict in which the United States military fought. The war began in 1775, when the American colonists declared their independence from Great Britain. The war lasted for eight years, and ended with the American victory in 1783.

The memoirs in this book provide a firsthand account of the Revolutionary War from the perspective of some of the most important commanders who fought in the war. George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, provides a detailed account of the war in his memoir. Other memoirs in this book include those of Benedict Arnold, Horatio Gates, and Nathaniel Greene.

The War of 1812

The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815. The war was caused by a number of factors, including the British impressment of American sailors and the American desire to expand its territory.

The memoirs in this book provide a firsthand account of the War of 1812 from the perspective of some of the most important commanders who fought in the war. William Henry Harrison, the commander-in-chief of the American army, provides a detailed account of the war in his memoir. Other memoirs in this book include those of Andrew Jackson, Winfield Scott, and Oliver Hazard Perry.

The Civil War

The Civil War was the most devastating conflict in American history. The war began in 1861, when the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union. The war lasted for four years, and ended with the Union victory in 1865.

The memoirs in this book provide a firsthand account of the Civil War from the perspective of some of the most important commanders who fought in the war. Ulysses S. Grant, the commander-in-chief of the Union army, provides a detailed account of the war in his memoir. Other memoirs in this book include those of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and William Tecumseh Sherman.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States military. The memoirs in this book provide a firsthand account of some of the most important events in American history, and together they offer a comprehensive look at the history of the United States military.

Memoirs of the generals, commodores, and other commanders who distinguished themselves in the American Army and Navy during the wars of the Revolution ... by Congress, for their gallant services

by Thomas Wyatt

5 out of 5