Not only does Shaara successfully
depict Americas "forgotten" war with accuracy
and color that readers have come to expect from his work,
but he also gives wonderful insight in one of our most
underrated military leaders with his depiction of Gen.
Winfield Scott, as well as a fabulous look at the earlier
career of Robert E. Lee.
The reader will also find
glimpses of other future military greats in the formative
stages of their careers such as Jackson and Beauregard.
As with all Shaara novels, it
is so well researched and presented, and so historically
accurate, it is really a shame to have to classify this
work as historical fiction.
A must read for history
lovers, and anyone wanting a good insight into the Mexican
- American War.
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