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I do not enjoy reading war stories, so I will pass on this one. It sounds like it is beautifully written though! I hope others enjoy it. Great review!
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I am not a fan of historical books too much, so I will be passing on this one for the time being. As I am a college student, well-researched and written books are very appealing to me and I have to applaud the author for keeping the facts clear and straight. Congrats on BOTD! :)
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Thanks for the great review. As this novel is well researched, I am sure readers will learn quite a bit about this aspect of American history.
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As a history buff and member of an American Civil War reenacting unit I am definitely interested in this book. I found the review to be helpful in deciding if I would read the book. Thank you for your time and effort.
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I think this book sheds light on some real effects of war on relationships. It's always good when the historical information in the book is reliable and well researched. Thank you for the detailed review.
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Official Review: "I am a Soldier, First and Always" The Distinguished Career of Winfield Scott Hancock by James Harold Kelly' is a glimpse of the military life for me! The information of the author contained in the review is valuable and informative for readers! The description of the military sphere of life the protagonist is deep and thought provoking!
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I love historical fiction and have studied American military history, so I am interested in this book.
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Historical +war fiction is not my cup of tea. Anyway, Good review!
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Reading about the life of a soldier always fills the heart with much more patriotism. Great review it was.
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Wonderful review. I appreciates the author's vivid description of historical war events, short political history and his family life. Fans of historical fiction would enjoy this action-packed thriller. Congratulations on BOTD.
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Winfield sounds like he was a great family man but arrogance and pride always catch up to us eventually. Its a shame that the stupidity of war unwillingly forces friends to play the part of enemies.
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This really sound like an interesting read, a fiction story depicting the life and moment of a military fellow. Will try check this out. Thanks for this review.
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Military-themed writing is not really my thing, but I like the way you described the book. General Winfield seems like a character with a lot of depth, displaying both strength and sensitivity.
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There is nothing better than a well researched and well written book. Historical war dramas always manage to bring the true loss and devastation to light. Thank you for the review!
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Battlefields, adversaries, nostalgia, and combat exploits... it’s always nice to find a military history novel with the ability to pack a punch. Lovely review!
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