Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
5-1999
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
History
First Advisor
Dr. Christopher L. Miller
Second Advisor
Dr. Michael Faubion
Third Advisor
Dr. Michael Weaver
Abstract
Military strategy can be divided into two major categories. First, national strategy which shapes and defines a nation's political goals. Second, operational strategy which is the instrument for achieving those goals. Most studies of Abraham Lincoln's military strategy during the American Civil War are too narrow in focus, because they mainly look at operational strategy. But operational strategy can not be truly understood or judged unless there is a firm understanding of national strategy, for which operational strategy is a mere tool. As a national strategist, Lincoln was largely responsible for Union victory.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 1999 Rolando Avila. All Rights Reserved.
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