A Legislative History of The General Survey Act

Discover how the 1823 Tennessee steamboat tragedy ignited a national movement, leading to the pivotal 1824 General Survey and Rivers and Harbors Acts. Uncover the political battles, key figures, and Supreme Court rulings that transformed the Army Corps of Engineers and birthed a new era of national development. Dive into "A Legislative History of The General Survey Act" to learn how a devastating shipwreck fundamentally reshaped the growing United States.

A weathered painting showing a prairie or plains landscape with a body of water in the middle distance. In the foreground, there are figures on horseback and what appears to be a covered wagon moving across grassland. The painting has visible cracking throughout, and an old newspaper or document text is superimposed in the upper portion. The scene likely depicts westward expansion or pioneer movement across the American frontier.

Book cover titled 'NO SACRIFICE TOO GREAT' in large olive green letters with a military shield insignia containing the number '1'. The subtitle reads 'The 1st Infantry Division in World War II' in brown text. The cover features a black and white photograph of a World War II soldier in combat gear aiming a rifle, with a tank visible in the background on what appears to be a battlefield or training ground. Author name 'GREGORY FONTENOT' appears at the bottom.

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No Sacrifice Too Great: The 1st Infantry Division In World War II

A retired colonel analyzes Army aviation sustainment challenges in Large-Scale Combat Operations, proposing centralization of Forward Support Company distribution assets within Aviation Support Battalions. The restructure aims to improve organization, training, and personnel management for Forward Arming and Refueling Points, addressing current shortfalls in cross-platform support and mission command efficiency.

Reviewed By Timothy A Willging

Book cover featuring the title 'GUNBOATS, MUSKETS, AND TORPEDOES' in large black letters, with subtitle 'Coastal South Carolina, 1861-1865' in smaller purple text. The cover shows a historical illustration of Civil War era naval vessels including ironclad gunboats in a harbor setting with a fort visible in the background. Author name 'Michael G. Laramie' appears at the bottom of the cover.

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Gunboats, Muskets, and Torpedoes: Costal South Carolina, 1861-1865

Luke Carpenter reviews Michael G. Laramie's comprehensive analysis of Civil War naval and military operations along South Carolina's coast from 1861-1865. The book examines Federal attempts to capture Charleston, Confederate defensive strategies, ironclad warfare, siege operations, and the effectiveness of naval blockades in coastal warfare.

Reviewed By Luke Carpenter

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Gettysburg's Southern Front: Opportunity and Failure at Richmond

This review critiques Hampton Newsome's book about Union Army operations targeting Richmond during the Gettysburg campaign in summer 1863. While questioning the title's accuracy, the reviewer praises Newsome's detailed research on General Dix's poorly executed expedition to destroy vital Confederate railroad bridges, an overlooked opportunity that failed due to leadership inefficiencies.

Reviewed by John R Maass

Image of the cover of 'Napoleon Absent Coalition Ascendant: the 1799 Campaign on Italy and Switzerland, Volume 1' By Carl Von Clausewitz.

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Napoleon Absent, Coalition Ascendant: The 1799 Campaign in Italy and Switzerland, Volume 1

This review examines a translated work of Carl von Clausewitz on the 1799 Italian and Swiss campaigns, enhanced with extensive editorial commentary by Murray and Pringle. The book analyzes military operations during Napoleon's absence in Egypt, highlighting the leadership of key generals and serving as an insightful companion to Clausewitz's theoretical principles in 'On War.'

Reviewed by Tom Vance