Book cover for Worthy Opponents: William T. Sherman and Joseph E. Johnston--Antagonists in War, Friends in Peace by Edward G Longacre

Worthy Opponents

William T. Sherman and Joseph E. Johnston--Antagonists in War, Friends in Peace

Edward G Longacre
2017 Released
404 Pages
6-9 Hours
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University of Oklahoma PressISBN 9780806159096
Worthy Opponents tells the parallel stories of Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston and Union general William Tecumseh Sherman. Their armies clashed repeatedly, so it was only natural for these two commanding offers to become adversaries. Yet, as the war continued, Johnston and Sherman came to respect each other, eventually becoming close friends.

Edward G. Longacre masterfully investigates the entwined lives of these two celebrated generals, bringing to life their personalities, their military styles, and their friendship in this fascinating dual biography.

Edward G Longacre

Edward G. Longacre is the author of numerous biographies of Civil War generals. He is a recipient of the prestigious Fletcher Pratt Award for Civil War writing. He lives in Newport News, Virginia.

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