Henry Halleck: 3 books

Henry Wager Halleck (1815 - 1872) was a Union commander in the Western Theater of the Civil War before joining Ulysses S. Grant as chief of staff of his army. He was well versed in military strategy, and was nicknamed Old Brains. This edition of Elements of Military Art and Science includes the original illustrations, and a table of contents for easier navigation.

A classic book containing a guide to the strategy, fortification and tactics for battles. It has fifteen chapters including 'Logistics', 'Army Organization - Infantry and Cavalry' and 'Field Engineering', and would make an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the history...

Our distance from the old world, and the favorable circumstances in which we have been placed with respect to the other nations of the new world, have made it so easy for our government to adhere to a pacific policy, that, in the sixty-two years that have elapsed since the acknowledgment of our national...