General Gordon Granger

"brilliantly uses a solid array of primary sources to paint a good portrait of this complex man, whose military acumen was overshadowed often by his personal shortcomings...In this new book, we are introduced to a general whose self-assurance, boldness, and quick-thinking proved to be a major asset on the battlefield, but whose propensity to disregard cooperation with his peers kept him from army command when his martial performance rivaled men who rose to that position. ...It’s an excellent and long overdue addition to the historiography of the Western Theater of the Civil War, as well as to the Reconstruction movement and the relations of the military with the freed slaves of the Old South and the Southwest." ~York Blog/ Civil War Round Table

"detailed yet succinct ... thorough and concise throughout; not flamboyant – a smooth, easy, and interesting read....This book is engaging, informative, and an important resource for students of the American Civil War as well as for anyone interested in command relationships during wartime." ~Mr. Emil Posey, Tennessee Civil War Round Table

"a splendid book about a very interesting Union General who wasn’t exactly "Mr. Personality"…must have book for your Civil War library." ~Lone Star Book Review

valuable and should appeal to Civil War Enthusiasts. His work recalls the critical role played by supporting characters, whose stories are themselves intriguing. Moreover, Calvary officer Granger grappled with such emerging concerns as responding to partisan warfare and the gathering of intelligence. Granger understood artillery's role and sought protection for black troops. His story casts much light on the civil war realities, including battles for political advantage and career advancement. Despite his exasperating nature, Granger proved relatively adept at this game, although his premature (though predictable ) death in 1876 prevented him from outlasting his opponents or penning his memoirs, Conner's biography will ensure that Granger's military career will not be forgotten "warts and all" ~The Journal of Southern History, Volume LXXX1 No. 2, May 2015

“[A] long-overdue biography [that sheds] fascinating new information on one of the most colorful commanders who fought through the war in the West from its first major battles to its last.” ~ARGunners.com