About the book
Most Civil War generals were graduates of West Point, and many of them helped transform the U.S. Army from what was little better than an armed mob that performed poorly during the War of 1812 into the competent fighting force that won the Mexican War. Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh demonstrates how the “old army” transformed itself into a professional military force after 1814, and, more important, how “old army” methods profoundly shaped the conduct of the Civil War.
Editions of West Pointers and the Civil War
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807832783
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807866009
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469621937
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469605081
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807898567
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893132588
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890881373
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Most Civil War generals were graduates of West Point, and many of them helped transform the U.S. Army from what was little better than an armed mob that performed poorly during the War of 1812 into the competent fighting force that won the Mexican War. Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh demonstrates how the “old army” transformed itself into a professional military force after 1814, and, more important, how “old army” methods profoundly shaped the conduct of the Civil War.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Pointers and the Civil War about?
Most Civil War generals were graduates of West Point, and many of them helped transform the U.S. Army from what was little better than an armed mob that performed poorly during the War of 1812 into the competent fighting force that won the Mexican War. Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh demonstrates how the “old army” transformed itself into a professional military force after 1814, and, more important, how “old army” methods profoundly shaped the conduct of the Civil War.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in West Pointers and the Civil War?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of West Pointers and the Civil War?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807832783
How long is West Pointers and the Civil War and how many pages does it have?
West Pointers and the Civil War has 304 page(s)
Is West Pointers and the Civil War part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Civil War America
Who is/are the Author/s of the book West Pointers and the Civil War?
Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
West Pointers and the Civil War is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807832783) and paperback(ISBN 9780807866009) and paperback(ISBN 9781469621937) and ebook(ISBN 9781469605081) and ebook(ISBN 9780807898567) and ebook(ISBN 9798893132588) and pdf(ISBN 9798890881373)
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