Heroes Of The Great Conflict Life And Services Of William Farrar Smith, Major General, United States Volunteers In The Civil War

Heroes of the Great Conflict: Life and Services of William Farrar Smith, Major General, United States Volunteers in the Civil War is a biographical account written by James Harrison Wilson. The book details the life and military career of William Farrar Smith, a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Smith was born in St. Albans, Vermont in 1824, and after attending West Point, he served in the Mexican-American War. During the Civil War, Smith played a significant role in several key battles, including the Peninsula Campaign, the Battle of Antietam, and the Battle of Fredericksburg. The book provides a detailed account of Smith's military tactics and leadership style, as well as his personal life and relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as General George McClellan and President Abraham Lincoln. Heroes of the Great Conflict is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War and the military leaders who played a significant role in the conflict. It offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the Union Army's most talented and respected generals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.