Jackson: The Iron-Willed Commander (audio)
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Overview
Orphan. Frontiersman. President. The rise of Andrew Jackson to the highest office in America has become a legend of leadership, perseverance, and ambition. Central to Jackson’s historic climblong before the White House—was his military service. Scarred permanently as a child by the sword of a British soldier, Jackson grew into an unwavering leader, a general whose charisma and sheer force of personality called to mind those of George Washington a generation earlier. As commander of the Tennessee militia in the War of 1812, Jackson became “Old Hickory,” the indomitable spearhead in a series of bloody conflicts with Creek Indians on the southwest frontier. Slight of frame with silver hair that seemed to stand on command, Jackson once stood down a mutinous brigade as an army of one. Then came New Orleans. Author Paul Vickery chronicles Jackson’s defining battle and the decisions a single, impassioned commander made to ensure a growing nation could, once and for all, be free of British might. The hero of New Orleans infused America, for the first time, with a sense of nationalism. Jackson was decisive and unforgiving, a commander firmly in his element. In his own words, “One man with courage makes a majority.” The lessons of one extraordinary general endure. Accompanying images are included in the audiobook companion PDF download. This book is part of The Generals, a series of books that examine the character traits of great generals in American history.
- Title: Jackson: The Iron-Willed Commander (audio)
- Authors: Paul Vickery, Stephen Mansfield
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Era: era:modern
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Audio
- Subjects: History › Military--General; History › Military--World War II; History › United States--Civil War Period (1850-1877); TP028
- ISBNs: 9781599510910, 159951091X, 1595554556, 9781595554550
- Resource ID: LLS:9781599510910
- Resource Type: Media
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-03-17T23:48:03Z