He was acclaimed by his contemporaries as an outstanding Civil War military leader, and his troops possibly saved the nation's capital from capture. Often confused with another Reno, who was part of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Remember Reno is the true story of how one man's life can make a differance in historyIt traces his life as a young man entering West PointSurveying a road to the WestGoing to war with MexicoWriting the militaries artilliary manualHis duty as an armory comander and it's capture as one of the first actions of the Civil WarTo his becomming General in charge of his own DivisionHis men loved him and he did well in all the battles he foughtHe was shot by a lone snipers bullet while reviewing the front lineThe city of Reno Nevada is named after himPerhaps I am biased because He was my Great Uncle but if you would like to read about a true American Hero read it and then decide for yourselfI'm sure it will give you a new appreceation for the name of "The biggest little city in the world"
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