Mr. John Eisenhower is a retired Army General from Westchester, Pennsylvania. He is also the son of retired General and later President, Dwight D. Eisehower. He is an author as well as a military historian. Mr. Eisenhower's other works include, The Bitter Woods, published in 1987 and critically acclaimed by Life magazine author, S. L. A. Marshall as being "written with power by a true military historian." Reviews of his work from The New Yorker and New York Times Book Review describe his accounts as "Exceptionally interesting" and "Written with enthusiasm that is hard to resist." Using his military background, Mr. Eisenhower was able to bring an unbiased opinion to the U. S. war with Mexico by pointing out strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the conflict.

The author's purpose is to provide a more accurate account of the war with Mexico from 1846 - 1848. Mr. Eisenhower also attempts to give the reader a better understanding of the conflict between these two countries, which has been overshadowed by the Civil War, thirteen years later. John Eisenhower's portrayal of the officers and politicians in t

The main point that the author wants the reader to understand is that there are many aspects in this conflict and that both the U. S. and Mexico shared the responsibility for this fight. Gaining land for the rapidly expanding United States and keeping territory for Latin America was a "Just Cause" for both sides. The author places responsibility for the conflict on both Mexico who wanted the war and on the U. S. who treated Mexico unfairly. Eisenhower is able to grasp the true feeling of the times and events through the use of first hand accounts relayed through relatives of the participants. Mr. Eisenhower's main purpose seems to be to bring about a better understanding of the Mexican-American war. The tactical maps and artists renditions of the battles give insight to conditions in those times. The author moves what he considers a "forgotten" war to the forefront of history.

The author provides background into the events leading up to the war, particularly the collapse, imprisonment, and exile of Santa Anna. Events and key personnel on the American side are also outlined in detail. President Tyler is described as "seizing the initiative" to shift public opinion against Mexico by assigning a troublemaker, Wilson Shannon, as the minister to that country in 1844. Eisenhower provides a detailed description on the

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