Rebel Brass: The Confederate Command System

by Frank E. Vandiver

Book Overview

Throughout the years of its existence the Confederacy was caught up in a massive war effort that finally touched all elements of life in the South. In the way it was fought the Civil War was unlike any wars that had preceded it and thus presented special strategic challenges to military leaders. In Rebel Brass, Frank E. Vandiver discusses the nature and effectiveness of the Confederacy's high command--the men who composed it, the decisions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807118621
• ISBN13: 9780807118627
• Release Date: August 1993
• Publisher: LSU Press
• Length: 143 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A classic that gives the Big Picture

A number of histories have explored the question of "Why did the South lose/why did the North win" the Civil War. This compact book answers that question as well or better than any of them. It is clear, concise, and convincing. It does not excuse, glorify, or compromise. The book is a great examination of the Confederate command structure and the overall conduct of the war, without going into detail on individual battles. There are plenty of other books for those. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the Civil War or anyone interested in questions of grand strategy and the political aspects of war.