Presidents And Their Generals
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Presidents And Their Generals
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Author : Matthew Moten
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2014-11-05
Presidents And Their Generals written by Matthew Moten and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-05 with History categories.
Since 1945, as the U.S. has engaged in near-constant “wars of choice” with limited congressional oversight, the executive and armed services have shared primary responsibility for often ill-defined objectives, strategies, and benefits. Matthew Moten shows the significance of negotiations between presidents and the generals allied with them.
Commanders In Chief
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Author : Joseph G. Dawson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Commanders In Chief written by Joseph G. Dawson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Since 1798, when Congress authorised John Adams to employ the navy to capture armed French vessels preying on American shipping along the Atlantic coast, US presidents have grappled with the complexities of war. Some have dealt with it skilfully while others have tended towards the inept. Some have wanted to exert their war powers while others have shied away from them. Some have been successful while others have not.
Commander In Chief
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Author : Eric Larrabee
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1988-08-15
Commander In Chief written by Eric Larrabee and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-08-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"A Touchstone book."Includes index. Bibliography: p. 693-706.
Abraham Lincoln
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Author : Abraham Lincoln
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Abraham Lincoln written by Abraham Lincoln and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Presidents categories.
Abraham Lincoln can be a challenging exercise for, from a historical perspective, he emerges as an extraordinary individual--one who was clearly many things to many people. The most comprehensive portrait of noteworthy public figures can generally be seen in their personal letters and journal entries. Lincoln's wartime correspondence is no exception, and the letters he penned to his Civil War generals--through one of the most critical episodes in American history--are of singular importance. While Abraham Lincoln is responsible for a significant body of correspondence, this is the first time an editor has focused principally on the strategic and analytical comments to His Generals during the course of the American Civil War. Interpreting the thoughts and actions of Abraham Lincoln can be a challenging exercise, for he was clearly many things to many people. Precisely because of this complexity, he has become so much a part of America's ongoing search for itself, so deeply entwined in the tapestry of American history, that in many instances succeeding generations have been largely unable to picture him clearly and objectively in his own life and times. The selected pieces are specifically directed to Lincoln's observations on command and military operations, topics that have not been singularly addressed in previous Lincoln books. My intention is twofold: first, to add to the body of literature exploring leadership and governance during the American Civil War; and, secondly, and perhaps more importantly, to provide an additional glimpse into the character and thought processes of Abraham Lincoln as president and commander-in-chief. The letters collectively provide a unique glimpse into the character and thought processes of Lincoln as a military commander. Lincoln was not a natural strategist. He worked hard to master the subject, just as he had done to become a lawyer. Still, despite being forced to learn the functions of a commander-in-chief on the job, he demonstrates an oftentimes striking understanding of the issues. And, whether the subject might be a general memorandum of military policy, a reflection on the sentencing of a deserter, or pressing the attack on Confederate forces, he writes with remarkable clarity, insight, and concise eloquence. This text is both a comprehensive reference resource and a unique supplement to the existing literature. The original written communications, which succeeding generations of historians have repeatedly cited as the basis for the interpretation of events or conclusions of fact, are reproduced in their entirety. While more recent Lincoln books--Generals in Blue and Gray (Jones); Lincoln's Generals (Boritt); Lincoln and his Generals (Williams); and Lincoln on War (Holzer); among others--offer either general or specific examinations of selected aspects of Lincoln's presidency, any correspondence is usually treated as brief excerpts that may be cited out of context, or incorrectly interpreted by the reader. Here, by contrast, the format of the selected letters, as Lincoln wrote them, is preserved whenever possible, and they are presented for the interest of a general readership as well as for students of military, cultural, or political history. The addressees are identified, particularly those who have been lost to history, and, where indicated, explanatory notes are provided to assist the reader in placing the correspondence in its particular historical, political, or conceptual context. Readers are encouraged to arrive at their own conclusions as to the intention of a specific piece of correspondence.
The Writings Of Antonio Vol Iii
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Author : Antonio Sweeney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-06-25
The Writings Of Antonio Vol Iii written by Antonio Sweeney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-25 with categories.
In this book you will find brief biographies on US Presidents and their Secretaries of State, plus their foreign policy decisions and Military, Economic, and International strategies they used to help guard, benefit, and run the country at the highest level. You will also hear brief commentary from Antonio here and there, as well as his inspiration and reason for writing the book
Washington And His Generals
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Author : J. T. Headley
language : en
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Release Date : 2014-03
Washington And His Generals written by J. T. Headley and has been published by Literary Licensing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03 with categories.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1847 Edition.
The Bomb
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Author : Fred Kaplan
language : en
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date : 2021-02-02
The Bomb written by Fred Kaplan and has been published by Simon & Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-02 with History categories.
From the author of the classic The Wizards of Armageddon and Pulitzer Prize finalist comes the definitive history of American policy on nuclear war—and Presidents’ actions in nuclear crises—from Truman to Trump. Fred Kaplan, hailed by The New York Times as “a rare combination of defense intellectual and pugnacious reporter,” takes us into the White House Situation Room, the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s “Tank” in the Pentagon, and the vast chambers of Strategic Command to bring us the untold stories—based on exclusive interviews and previously classified documents—of how America’s presidents and generals have thought about, threatened, broached, and just barely avoided nuclear war from the dawn of the atomic age until today. Kaplan’s historical research and deep reporting will stand as the permanent record of politics. Discussing theories that have dominated nightmare scenarios from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Kaplan presents the unthinkable in terms of mass destruction and demonstrates how the nuclear war reality will not go away, regardless of the dire consequences.
The Life Of General Washington
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Author : George Washington
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1852
The Life Of General Washington written by George Washington and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1852 with categories.
Presidents As Military Officers As Commander In Chief With Humor And Anecdotes
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Author : Lee R. McDowell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-02-15
Presidents As Military Officers As Commander In Chief With Humor And Anecdotes written by Lee R. McDowell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-15 with categories.
A great deal of history can be learned by reading the policies of our 44 presidents. This publication (45 chapters) describes the military activity prior to the presidency as well as the Commander-in Chief decisions of each president. Important war battles are described with photographs. For each president there is humor and anecdotes. Of the 44 presidents, 31 had served in the military. Twelve were generals. The most famous were Washington, Jackson, Taylor, Grant, Hays, and Eisenhower. Six Union veterans became presidents, as did 8 who served in World War II. Thirteen presidents would be considered heroes due to their conspicuous gallantry. Other presidents who did not serve in the military, but were effective while serving as Commander-in Chief during War. The author, Dr. Lee R. McDowell, is a professor of nutrition emeritus at the University of Florida. In nutrition research he has published over 1500 scientific articles and has written 9 books. Five different nutrition courses have been taught. Most of McDowell's research has been in foreign countries. As a result, he has traveled extensively, 280 trips since 1971. In addition to college courses, he has given over 500 major talks throughout the world. Dr. McDowell is a "Fellow" of two International Societies and has won many awards in teaching and research. From one society he won the highest award available for research (Morrison Award). Books by McDowell have been used in classes at other universities. The last book he published was "The Presidents, Humor, Events and Morality". The new book is "The Presidents as Officers in the Military". Why is the author writing a book on presidents? Why not? Are only political scientists allowed to write on presidents? Dr. McDowell has always been interested in the presidents; there is humor associated with the situation they have been placed in. When he was younger, he could name all of the presidents in 17 seconds. He still can but with more presidents this takes longer. Although his major work is nutrition, he has taken college American History courses and is very familiar with the lives of the presidents. Presidents, Politics, Military, Commander, Reference, Washington, Trump, Humor, Anecdotes, Policies, Generals, Union, USA, America
All The Presidents Memories
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Author : Henry Roth
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-09-09
All The Presidents Memories written by Henry Roth and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-09 with categories.
All the Presidents' Memories, Volume II, provides a glimpse into the character of eight American Presidents who had served served as Generals in the United States military. As in Volume I, through personal memories from their youth, our understanding of each president deepens as we explore how the memories mirror underlying aspects of their personalities; and how those memories may have impacted both their administration and their military principles. By examining the early memories of the Presidents, it is possible to discover how, for example: Andrew Johnson's memory of his early life in poverty functioned as a catalyst for him to initiate bold actions to overcome it. One can see how the wish to gain respect from those who had looked down on him in the memory led to his brashness as the Military Governor of Tennessee with the rank of Brigadier General. Rutherford Hayes's memory of familial harmony, conflict and reconciliation, helped to shape his later identity and actions. They offer a preview of how he would later earn the admiration of his soldiers by treating them as if they were extended members of his own family. Benjamin Harrison's memory of the power of prayer called attention to something inside of him that was longing for inner peace, solitary reflection and spiritual guidance. As a General, Harrison applied the lessons of the memory in promoting a religious and prayerful atmosphere in the camps. Using precise details and enduring themes, these and other early presidential memories foreshadow and shape the future political and military mindsets of these Presidents.