The Life Of General Albert Sidney Johnston: Embracing His Services In The Armies Of The United States, The Republic Of Texas, And The Confederate States
By Colonel William Preston Johnston.
Description
When General Albert Sidney Johnston (1803–1862) fell mortally wounded at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862, the Confederacy lost a man widely considered far superior in military ability to any commander, North or South. A graduate of West Point, Johnston served in the Black Hawk War, fought to secure Texas's independence from Mexico, served as secretary of war for the fledgling republic, won distinction during the Mexican War, commanded the elite Indian-fighting Second Cavalry, and subdued the Mormon Rebellion in 1861 Johnston was given command of Confederate operations in the W...
ISBN(s)
0306807912, 9780306807916
