Winfield Scott Hancock


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An excellent biography of one of the principal commanders of the Civil War who was also a renowned politician after the war. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR










Winfield Scott Hancock


Book Description

"In addition to the Civil War, Hancock's military service included memorable experience during the Mexican-American War, Reconstruction, and the Indian Wars. He also pursued a political career, which ended in an unsuccessful try for the presidency in 1880"--Jacket.




Life and Military Career of Winfield Scott Hancock


Book Description

This is a biography of Union Major General Winfield Scott Hancock. Hancock was in command of the Union Army of the Potomac after General Reynolds' death and before General Meade's arrival. He also commanded the Union forces engaged in Pickett's Charge on the final day of the battle.