The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Vol. 1: Major-General United States Army (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Meade

9781528169493: The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Vol. 1: Major-General United States Army (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1528169492 ISBN 13: 9781528169493

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A firsthand look at a pivotal era through General Meade’s own letters.

This collection reveals the thoughts, challenges, and daily life of a career military officer during Mexico’s war and the Civil War, written with clarity and discipline.

This edition compiles letters that move from the transport and siege of Vera Cruz to the battlefields and camps of 1863. Readers glimpse strategic concerns, personal risk, and the human side of command as Meade writes about operations, leadership, and the rhythms of campaign life.

Detailed progress reports from Vera Cruz and frontline campaigns, including how engineers, artillery, and infantry coordinate in a siege.
Observations on leaders, conflicts, and the mood of the army as the war unfolds across several theaters.
Personal reflections on duty, loyalty, and the costs of war, conveyed in plain, candid language.
A window into correspondence with family, colleagues, and the pace of an officer’s life on campaign.

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, military correspondence, and 19th‑century American letters.

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