Inside the Spanish-American War: A History Based on First-Person Accounts

by James M. McCaffrey

Book Overview

This is the story of the Spanish-American War, told not from the perspective of generals, policy makers, or politicians, but from that of the soldiers, sailors and marines in the field and the reporters who covered their efforts. Concentration on the daily lives of these people provides insight into the often overlooked facets of a soldier's life, detailing their training and interaction with weaponry, their food, clothing, and medical supplies,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476681791
• ISBN13: 9781476681795
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher