West Pointers and the Civil War

This audiobook explores the complex transition of the U.S. military in the early nineteenth century from a militia-based force to a professional, disciplined standing army. It examines how military training, traditions, and professional standards shaped the strategies and conduct of both Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. Drawing on a variety of historical sources, the author provides insight into the influence of military education and institutional experience on the war's campaigns and outcomes.