The Quartermaster: Montgomery C. Meigs, Lincoln's General, Master Builder of the Union Army
In 'The Quartermaster,' Robert O'Harrow Jr. chronicles the life of Montgomery C. Meigs, Lincoln's general and the Union Army's chief logistics officer. As a skilled engineer, Meigs built the infrastructure and managed supplies that sustained the Northern forces through the Civil War, proving indispensable to victory.
About This Book
Montgomery C. Meigs served as the quartermaster general for the Union Army under President Abraham Lincoln, playing a pivotal role in the Civil War effort.
Known for his exceptional organizational skills, Meigs oversaw the procurement, transportation, and distribution of supplies essential for the army's operations.
As a master builder, he contributed to key infrastructure projects that supported the Union's military campaigns.
This book by Robert O'Harrow Jr. explores Meigs's life and his critical contributions to the preservation of the United States.
Through historical accounts, it portrays Meigs as a dedicated public servant whose work behind the scenes was vital to the war's outcome.
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