Who were the greatest commanders of the American Civil War, and what made them the greatest? In Great Commanders Head to Head: The Civil War the best commanders of both sides are pitted against each other, defining their strengths and weaknesses. The book then also examines a decisive battle between each pair of adversaries, highlighting the decisions made and why the battle was won. Featuring full-colour battlemaps, illustrations, paintings and photographs, Great Commanders Head to Head: The U.S. Civil War is a fascinating comparison of the greatest military leaders of the Civil War.