Broadwater, Robert P

Presents a biography of William T. Sherman, detailing his military career and accomplishments as a general in the Civil War. Examines how his successes helped the North win the war and considers his legacy as the co-called first "modern" general.

Biography of Ulysses S. Grant portraying him as a common man who reluctantly joined the military academy of West Point who nevertheless became a tough and respected commander, and on to become one of the best-liked of the U.S. presidents.

The Civil War seen through the eyes of four Union soldiers--Lt. William Glison of the 6th Ohio Infantry, Sergeant Will Duncan of the 2nd Pennsylvania Militia Battalion, John M. Kelly of the 39th Illinois Volunteer Infantry and Private George Schmittle of the 13th Pennsylvania Calvary.