Halleck: Lincoln's Chief of Staff

Ambrose's fine book is sound, thoughtful, and scholarly. It also demonstrates an understanding of the high command in modern war and helps to explain the divergent attitudes of Halleck's contemporaries. <p>The definitive biography of Henry Halleck, President Abraham Lincoln's chief of staff. Ambrose challenges the standard interpretation of Halleck, arguing persuasively the Halleck has been greatly underrated as a war theorist. After reading this book, President Eisenhower asked Ambrose to become his personal biographer. </p>

Author(s): Stephen E. Ambrose

ISBN 10: 0807120715
ISBN 13: 9780807120712
Pages: 226
Format: Paperback
Publication: April 1996

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