Traces the life, career, and achievements of the general who commanded the Confederate army during the Civil War.

"In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution"--Amazon.com.

Reviews the life and battles of General George S. Patton, a West Point graduate who led American troops to key victories in both World Wars.

"Ely S. Parker (1828-1895) is one of the most unique, but little-known figures in US history. A member of the Seneca, an Iroquois nation, Parker was an attorney, engineer, and tribal diplomat. Raised on a reservation but schooled at a Catholic institution, he learned English at a young age and became an interpreter for his people. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and was the primary draftsman of the terms...

"This biography introduces readers Ulysses S. Grant including his military service and key events from Grant's administration including several scandals, as well as the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information."--Publisher's website.

An introduction to the life of the Commander in Chief of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Traces the life and career of the Army general who became the country's first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989.

A biography of the controversial commander of the Third Army in World War II.