Bøger af Thom Hatch

An updated edition on an American history classic¿ Hatch expertly examines the Indian conflicts that took place during the Civil War. This updated and revised edition contains groundbreaking new material that sheds light on the bloody campaigns waged against the Indians as American pioneers moved west in greater numbers.

This is the definitive biography of George Bird Grinnell (1849-1938), who is widely regarded as "The Father of American Conservation," because of his accomplishments in saving wildlife and natural resources of America- including saving the American bison.

The story of two remarkable men, both natural-born cavalry leaders of great courage, who shared similar traits. Their Civil War legacies were destined to be connected in a series of battles-beginning with Brady Station where Custer's star rose rapidly, at Gettysburg where Stuart's star became tarnished, and continuing to Yellow Tavern where Stuart was Killed.Unlike most standard biographies, Clashes of Cavalry takes an innovative approach to chronicling the lives of these two Civil War giants by not only depicting their lives and exploits individually, but also by examining the role of each in specific battles in which both participated.Author Thom Hatch first sets the stage with in-depth portrayals of "e;Beauty"e; Stuart and "e;Fanny"e; Custer, exploring how the early years of the two future cavaliers shaped their eventual military careers. Both born to conservative rural families, educated at West Point, and with sensitive yet outgoing personalities, Custer and Stuart shared some remarkable similarities. The early chapters follow the two young cavaliers through the first two years of the war, leading up to the largest cavalry engagement of the century at Brandy Station in 1863. Both Custer and Stuart participated in the action that day, with the twenty-three-year-old Custer faring far better than Stuart. Custer's performance earned him the attention and respect of his superiors and started him down the path that would eventually lead to his promotion. Stuart, However, was blamed for the needless slaughter of his men by the Union's surprise attack and faulted for his overconfidence. Both Custer and Stuart's careers continued through battles at Gettysburg, the Bristoe Campaign, and the Wilderness. While Stuart was destined to fall at Yellow Tavern, Custer went on to even greater success, culminating with an assault on the Confederates at Appomattox Court House that essentially ended the war. Clashes of Cavalry paints a vivid portrait of these brilliant cavalrymen. Although Custer never enjoyed the same level of command as Stuart, there is reason to believe that given the same opportunity he would have been equal to the task. History has remembered both as gifted horsemen and inspired leaders, truly among the most celebrated heroes of the Civil War.

Remember the Alamo! is a phrase that is woven into the American consciousness, but what do most people really remember about the Alamo? This encyclopedia provides coverage for people, places, events and issues spanning the pre - Revolution period and settlement of Texas by Americans to the forming of the Republic in 1836.

Every aspect of the career of General George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn is covered here. The people are detailed, as are the military campaigns, battles, historical events, equipment and terminology.

No Indian chief tried harder than Black Kettle (1813 - 68) to achieve peace with whites, yet none was treated so treacherously. Unlike other chiefs, he recognized that the white man would ultimately dominate the territory of his tribe, and worked tirelessly to restrain his warriors and establish peace without bloodshed.