The Boy General

The Boy General

Author: Richard F. Welch

Publisher: Kent State University Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780873388351

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Drawing on primary-source material, this is an account of Francis Channing Barlow, one of the most successful combat officers in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Although his youthful appearance earned him the nickname Boy General, his fighting capabilities resulted in frequent promotions and greater responsibilities.