Perret, Geoffrey

Follows the life of the Civil War general and American president discussing his childhood, education at West Point, military career, failure as a politician, and the obstacles he faced as a civilian.

Examines how Harry Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, and George W. Bush have confronted wars that seemed impossible for America to win, describing how each president faced the challenges of fighting an unpopular war and used their presidential power to undermine the checks and balances of the Constitution.

A biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, drawing from interviews, letters and diaries, and research to examine his life as a soldier, a civilian, and president.

Discusses major American conflicts, the evolution of weapons, and the strategy and tactics of the military throughout American history.