" . . . a major contribution to our knowledge of the place of the Civil War in the history of warfare. . . . I have long hoped for a sound history of Civil War military staffs . . . I need hope no more; Hagerman has covered this subject also, with the same assured expertness that he gives to tactics and technology." ―Russell F. Weigley " . . . this fine book deserves a place on the shelves of all military historians in this country and abroad." ―American Historical Review " . . . a first rate book . . . impressive . . . an imposing work . . . " ―Journal of American History "This book is filled with enlightening information. . . . ought to be a standard for many years to come and should be required reading for any serious Civil War military historian." ―Journal of Southern History ., .""[An]important work on tactical and strategic military history."" -- Wig Wags (military history and American Civil War blog) Sept 27, 2008 ""(http: //wigwags.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/the-american-civil-war-and-the-origins-of-modern-warfare/)"" ., ."[An]important work on tactical and strategic military history." -- Wig Wags (military history and American Civil War blog) Sept 27, 2008 "(http: //wigwags.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/the-american-civil-war-and-the-origins-of-modern-warfare/)" .,."[An]important work on tactical and strategic military history." -- Wig Wags (military history and American Civil War blog) Sept 27, 2008 "(http: //wigwags.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/the-american-civil-war-and-the-origins-of-modern-warfare/)"