General John M. Palmer, Citizen Soldiers, and the Army of a Democracy

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Holley does many things well in General John M. Palmer. He analyzes Palmer's complex personality with care and follows his influence on men and events with caution. He describes Palmer's thinking on UMT with precision and detail, and he shows how Palmer's historical writing did not rise above the selective lessons learned' that characterizes most history written by professional officers. ... General John M. Palmer is critical reading for anyone interested in the politics of military manpower.-The Journal of American History
"Holley does many things well in General John M. Palmer. He analyzes Palmer's complex personality with care and follows his influence on men and events with caution. He describes Palmer's thinking on UMT with precision and detail, and he shows how Palmer's historical writing did not rise above the selective lessons learned' that characterizes most history written by professional officers. ... General John M. Palmer is critical reading for anyone interested in the politics of military manpower."-The Journal of American History

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