Fallen in Battle: American General Officer Combat Fatalities From 1775
Few figures in American history are accorded greater honor than the military commander at the head of his troops. This study identifies and recounts the careers of those men who have given their lives while serving as general officers from the beginnings of our nation's military history to the present day. In addition to offering profiles of American military heroes, the study also provides a basis for consideration of some of the ways in which military leadership techniques have changed over the years.

Biographical information for each general officer includes year of birth, branch of service, and state from which the officer entered the service, a brief synopsis of preservice and service achievements, and an account of the cause and circumstances of death. The highest rank held with date of commission and specific date and place of death are given for every officer, and each entry closes with a list of sources.

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Fallen in Battle: American General Officer Combat Fatalities From 1775
Few figures in American history are accorded greater honor than the military commander at the head of his troops. This study identifies and recounts the careers of those men who have given their lives while serving as general officers from the beginnings of our nation's military history to the present day. In addition to offering profiles of American military heroes, the study also provides a basis for consideration of some of the ways in which military leadership techniques have changed over the years.

Biographical information for each general officer includes year of birth, branch of service, and state from which the officer entered the service, a brief synopsis of preservice and service achievements, and an account of the cause and circumstances of death. The highest rank held with date of commission and specific date and place of death are given for every officer, and each entry closes with a list of sources.

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Fallen in Battle: American General Officer Combat Fatalities From 1775

Fallen in Battle: American General Officer Combat Fatalities From 1775

by Russell K. Brown
Fallen in Battle: American General Officer Combat Fatalities From 1775

Fallen in Battle: American General Officer Combat Fatalities From 1775

by Russell K. Brown

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Overview

Few figures in American history are accorded greater honor than the military commander at the head of his troops. This study identifies and recounts the careers of those men who have given their lives while serving as general officers from the beginnings of our nation's military history to the present day. In addition to offering profiles of American military heroes, the study also provides a basis for consideration of some of the ways in which military leadership techniques have changed over the years.

Biographical information for each general officer includes year of birth, branch of service, and state from which the officer entered the service, a brief synopsis of preservice and service achievements, and an account of the cause and circumstances of death. The highest rank held with date of commission and specific date and place of death are given for every officer, and each entry closes with a list of sources.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780313262425
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 11/10/1988
Pages: 269
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

RUSSELL K. BROWN is a retired U.S. Army officer who is now employed by the Georgia Power Company. His published articles have appeared in a variety of military and historical jourbanals. Dr. Brown also teaches history part time as an avocation.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Biographies A-Z
Appendix A: General Officer Data
Appendix B: American General and Flag Officer Combat Fatalities
Appendix C: American General and Flag Officer Non-Combat Fatalities During Time of Hostilities
Appendix D: American General and Flag Officers Wounded in Action
Appendix E: American General and Flag Officers Captured by Hostile Forces
Appendix F: Facts and Superlatives About Those Who Fell in Battle
Appendix G: General Officer Fatalities for Selected Battles and Campaigns
Bibliography
Index

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