Emory Upton : misunderstood reformer /

Presents the biography of Emory Upton (1839-1881), a Civil War hero and military reformer. A rising star in the Union army, Upton commanded artillery, infantry and cavalry organizations. After the war, he toiled to update and reform the organization structure and tactics of the army.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fitzpatrick, David J. (David John), 1956- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, [2017]
Series:Campaigns and commanders ; v. 60.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Early life and education
  • Upton's Civil War, 1861-1863
  • Upton's Civil War, 1864-1865
  • Professional stagnation and personal sorrow
  • Commandant of cadets
  • Asian and European armies and American military policy
  • A program of reform
  • The politics of reform
  • Death and resurrection.