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..”. a big contribution to our knowledge of the place of the Civil War in the history of warfare…. I’ve long hoped for a sound history of Civil War military staffs… I need hope no more; Hagerman has covered this subject also, with the similar assured expertness that he gives to tactics and technology.” –Russell F. Weigley..”. this fine book deserves a place at the shelves of all military historians on this country and in another country.” –American Historical Review..”. a first rate book… impressive… an imposing work… ” –Journal of American History”This book is stuffed with enlightening information…. ought to be an ordinary for many future years and must be required reading for any serious Civil War military historian.” –Journal of Southern History