The General and the Journalists

by Harry J. Maihafer

The true story of three of American history's most controversial and powerful figures. It vividly depicts their remarkable lives as their paths cross during the Civil War and Reconstruction, emphasizing how they became interwoven, influenced each other, and in turn affected the course of American hi

Genres: Civil War

315 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Jon Klug · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great read if you would like to understand Dana's role with Grant out west, especially the Vicksburg Campaign. It also shows a bit of Lincoln's evolution of how to ensure that his military subordinates are staying true to his policy/strategy goals (and to ensure that they staff off the bottle). This seems to be part of a learning process that started with Mac in the eastern theater.