General Volkogonov's Biography of Lenin
In: Science & society: a journal of Marxist thought and analysis, Band 59, Heft 3, S. 402-417
ISSN: 0036-8237
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In: Science & society: a journal of Marxist thought and analysis, Band 59, Heft 3, S. 402-417
ISSN: 0036-8237
In: The journal of strategic studies, Band 30, Heft 3, S. 580-583
ISSN: 0140-2390
"Civil War General Abner Perrin (1827-1864), took part in the major battles of the Army of Northern Virginia. For his actions at Gettysburg, he received promotion to brigadier general and commanded his own brigade at Mine Run, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, where he was mortally wounded. This welcome biography chronicles Perrin's life and military career"--Provided by publisher
" John Adams did not leave much in the way of personal papers so this biography has been pieced together from Army records and what other sources could be found. Many of the holes have been filled with the experiences of others who were in the same places at the same time as Adams. "--
In: Great generals series
In: The journal of military history, Band 73, Heft 3, S. 985-986
ISSN: 0899-3718
"This biography emphasizes General Edwin Vose Sumner's role in developing the mounted arm of the U.S. Army. Born in 1797 he abandoned a merchant's career and entered the U.S. Infantry in 1819. He established the Cavalry School of Practice at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. He served with distinction in the Mexican War and commanded the Second Corps. "--
"Alexander M. McCook was a member of a patriotic family from Ohio that became known as the "Fighting McCooks." He participated in some of the bloodiest campaigns of the Civil War, including Bull Run, Shiloh, Perryville, Stones River, Chickamauga. In battle, McCook could be reckless, but his personal courage was beyond reproach during his controversial career"--Provided by publisher