Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms

Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms
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Publisher : Kent State University Press
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 0873387740
ISBN-13 : 9780873387743
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Download or read book Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms written by Allan Peskin and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winfield Scott (1786-1866) was arguably the premier soldier of his era, responsible for the professionalization of the US Army during his long career. Allan Peskin's biography presents research which supports the view of General Scott as a forward-looking managerial officer.


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