Synopses & Reviews
Books on American military heroes abound. But this book is the first to focus on America's talented enemieS≪/I>—the generals, admirals, Indian chiefs and warriors, submarine captains, fighter pilots, and spies who opposed the United States with military force or other means. Often these military leaders were among the best minds of their times.
For more than two centuries, the new nation's most constant military opponents were the Native Americans, led by such capable chiefs as American Horse and Little Wolf. Under D'Iberville, Canada's French colonialists became formidable foes, but they were soon surpassed by the rigorously disciplined redcoats of Great Britain under Howe and Cornwallis. Ironically, the most effective enemies in the history of the United States were not the leaders of foreign military forces—like Mexico's Santa Anna, Japan's Yamamoto, or VietnaM&Apos;s Vo Nguyen Giap. They arose from among its own citizens during the Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in American history.
Review
" … an excellent biographical encyclopedia of the various military adversaries (naval, air, and land) America has faced since colonial times … This well-done work is especially useful for those looking to begin research into those who led America's military adversaries. It should be included in all libraries." - American Reference Books Annual
Synopsis
This work chronicles the lives and accomplishments of over 200 leading and lesser-known enemies who have fought, plotted, spied on, and in some instances defeated U.S. forces over the past three centuries.
Mangas Coloradas in the Old Southwest, Charles Cornwallis at Guilford Courthouse, Erwin Rommel at Kasserine Pass -- these biographies guide readers through numerous frontier wars, colonial conflicts, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American and Civil wars, and the Philippine and Boxer insurrections, along with the major wars of the 20th century.
-- Over 200 entries
-- Heavily illustrated, with each entry containing lengthy bibliographies
-- Included are Indian warriors, German and Japanese fighter pilots, Confederate bushwhackers, Spanish admirals, and a host of femme fatales
Synopsis
This work chronicles the lives and accomplishments of over 200 enemies who have fought, plotted, spied on, and in some instances defeated U.S. forces over the past three centuries.
Books on American military heroes abound. But this book is the first to focus on America's talented enemies--the generals, admirals, Indian chiefs and warriors, submarine captains, fighter pilots, and spies who opposed the United States with military force or other means. Often these military leaders were among the best minds of their times.
For more than two centuries, the new nation's most constant military opponents were the Native Americans, led by such capable chiefs as American Horse and Little Wolf. Under D'Iberville, Canada's French colonialists became formidable foes, but they were soon surpassed by the rigorously disciplined redcoats of Great Britain under Howe and Cornwallis. Ironically, the most effective enemies in the history of the United States were not the leaders of foreign military forces--like Mexico's Santa Anna, Japan's Yamamoto, or Vietnam's Vo Nguyen Giap. They arose from among its own citizens during the Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in American history.
Synopsis
Mangas Coloradas in the Old Southwest, Charles Cornwallis at Guilford Courthouse, Erwin Rommel at Kasserine Passthese biographies guide readers through numerous frontier wars, colonial conflicts, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican and Civil wars, and the Philippine and Boxer insurrections, along with the major wars of the 20th century.
This work chronicles the lives and accomplishments of over 200 leading and lesser-known enemies who have fought, plotted, spied on, and in some instances defeated United States forces over the past three centuries.
Features
Heavily illustrated, with each entry containing lengthy bibliographies
Included are Indian warriors, German and Japanese fighter pilots, Confederate bushwhackers, Spanish admirals, and a host of femme fatales