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Master of War: The Life of General George H. Thomas
by Benson BobrickIn this revelatory, dynamic biography, one of our finest historians, Benson Bobrick, profiles George H. Thomas, arguing that he was the greatest and most successful general of the Civil War. Because Thomas didn't live to write his memoirs, his reputation has been largely shaped by others, most notably Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman, two generals with whom Thomas served and who, Bobrick says, diminished his successes in their favor in their own memoirs. Born in Virginia, Thomas survived Nat Turner's rebellion as a boy, then studied at West Point, where Sherman was a classmate. Thomas distinguished himself in the Mexican War and then returned to West Point as an instructor. When the Civil War broke out, Thomas remained loyal to the Union, unlike fellow Virginia-born officer Robert E. Lee (among others). He compiled an outstanding record as an officer in battles at Mill Springs, Perryville, and Stones River. At the Battle of Chickamauga, Thomas, at the time a corps commander, held the center of the Union line under a ferocious assault, then rallied the troops on Horseshoe Ridge to prevent a Confederate rout of the Union army. His extraordinary performance there earned him the nickname "The Rock of Chickamauga." Promoted to command of the Army of the Cumberland, he led his army in a stunning Union victory at the Battle of Chattanooga. Thomas supported Sherman on his march through Georgia in the spring of 1864, winning an important victory at the Battle of Peachtree Creek. As Sherman continued on his March to the Sea, Thomas returned to Tennessee and in the battle of Nashville destroyed the army of Confederate General John Bell Hood. It was one of the most decisive victories of the war, and Thomas won it even as Grant was on his way to remove Thomas from his command. (When Grant discovered the magnitude of Thomas's victory, he quickly changed his mind.) Thomas died of a stroke in 1870 while still on active duty. In the entire Civil War, he never lost a battle or a movement. Throughout his career, Thomas was methodical and careful, and always prepared. Unlike Grant at Shiloh, he was never surprised by an enemy. Unlike Sherman, he never panicked in battle but always remained calm and focused. He was derided by both men as "Slow Trot Thomas," but as Bobrick shows in this brilliant biography, he was quick to analyze every situation and always knew what to do and when to do it. He was not colorful like Grant and Sherman, but he was widely admired by his peers, and some, such as Grant's favorite cavalry commander, General James H. Wilson, thought Thomas the peer of any general in either army. He was the only Union commander to destroy two Confederate armies in the field. Although historians of the Civil War have always regarded Thomas highly, he has never captured the public imagination, perhaps because he has lacked an outstanding biographer -- until now. This informed, judicious, and lucid biography at last gives Thomas his due.
Master the ASVAB
by Scott A. OstrowThis exhaustively thorough guidebook includes more practice tests and more updated test advice than any other resource. Includes an introduction to hundreds of careers open to enlistees in all 5 military branches. INCLUDES: 4 full-length practice ASVAB tests; Details on the Computer Adaptive Test (CAT); Updated information on enlisting, military training, duty assignment, pay scales and grades, benefits; Profiles of more than 120 military careers; Vocabulary Builder; and additional practice tests.
Master the ASVAB - ASVAB Basics
by Scott A. OstrowContains details on th4e AFQT and several test taking strategies, study skills, and information about career opportunities.
Master the ASVAB - ASVAB Subject Review
by Scott A. OstrowAn in-depth of the life, physical, and earth sciences.
Master the ASVAB - Appendix A: Military Enlisted Occupations and Civilian Counterparts
by Scott A. OstrowContains updated information about military careers and different occupations.
Master the ASVAB - Appendix B: Enlisted Opportunities in the U.S. Military
by Scott A. OstrowDiscusses updated information on enlisting, military training, duty assignment, pay scales and grades, and benefits.
Master the ASVAB - Diagnosing Strengths and Weaknesses (Practice Test #1)
by Scott A. OstrowThis diagnostic test contains questions from all nine sections of the ASVAB.
Master the ASVAB - Practice Test 3
by Scott A. OstrowA full length practice exam of the ASVAB with questions from all nine sections.
Master the ASVAB - Practice Test 4
by Scott A. OstrowA full length practice exam of the ASVAB with questions from all nine sections.
Master the ASVAB Basics
by Peterson'sJump-start your career and get the ASVAB scores you need. Peterson's book contains extensive details on the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test: Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension). Here you can find expert test-taking strategies, study skills, and current information on career opportunities in all branches of the U.S. military.
Master the ASVAB Basics--An Introduction to ASVAB Math: Chapter 4 of 12
by Peterson'SPeterson's provides a useful introduction to ASVAB Math. Arithmetic Reasoning and Mathematics Knowledge exercises are included in this brief review, along with general math tips and four test-taking tips for the ASVAB Math subtests.
Master the ASVAB Basics--An Introduction to ASVAB Verbal: Chapter 7 of 12
by Peterson'SPeterson's provides a useful introduction to ASVAB Verbal. Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension exercises are included in this brief review, along with general verbal tips and six test-taking tips for the ASVAB Verbal subtests.
Master the ASVAB Basics--Arithmetic Reasoning: Chapter 5 of 12
by Peterson'SPeterson's provides an in-depth review of Arithmetic Reasoning exercises in the ASVAB. Decimals and whole numbers, making purchases, fractions and percents, numbers with units, parts of a whole, ratio and proportion, averages, and graphs problems are included.
Master the ASVAB Basics--Mathematics Knowledge: Chapter 6 of 12
by Peterson'SPeterson's provides an in-depth review of Mathematics Knowledge exercises in the ASVAB. Algebra; signed numbers; formulas; circles and quadrilaterals; triangles; powers, roots, and radicals; exponents and sequences problems are included.
Master the ASVAB Basics--Overview of U.S. Military Opportunities: Chapter 3 of 12
by Peterson'SHere you can access important facts and figures on enlisted opportunities in the U.S. military. Updated content on enlistment programs and contracts, military training, servicemembers opportunity colleges, and pay and benefits are all included in this helpful e-book.
Master the ASVAB Basics--Overview of the ASVAB
by Peterson'sPeterson's essential introduction to the ASVAB provides information on preparing for and taking the ASVAB, details on the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test), and a preview of the rest of the book. There is also valuable information about percentile and composite scoring.
Master the ASVAB Basics--Paragraph Comprehension: Chapter 9 of 12
by Peterson'SPeterson's provides an in-depth review of Paragraph Comprehension exercises in the ASVAB. Finding main ideas, looking for details, making inferences, finding word meanings problems are included.
Master the ASVAB Basics--Practice Test 1: Chapter 10 of 12
by Peterson'SOur Practice Test is the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) drawn from the ASVAB, including all four AFQT sections (Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension) with detailed answer explanations.
Master the ASVAB Basics--Practice Test 2: Chapter 11 of 12
by Peterson'SOur Practice Test is the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) drawn from the ASVAB, including all four AFQT sections (Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension) with detailed answer explanations.
Master the ASVAB Basics--Practice Test 3: Chapter 12 of 12
by Peterson'SOur Practice Test is the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) drawn from the ASVAB, including all four AFQT sections (Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension) with detailed answer explanations.
Master the ASVAB Basics--Word Knowledge
by Peterson'sPeterson's essential introduction to the ASVAB provides information on preparing for and taking the ASVAB, details on the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test), and a preview of the rest of the book. There is also valuable information about percentile and composite scoring.
Master the ASVAB, 22nd Edition
by Scott OstrowNewly updated, Peterson's Master the ASVAB is a comprehensive guide that provides extensive review and practice tests, top-notch study tips and strategies, along with updated information on changes to the AFQT exam. This guide provides: Four full-length ASVAB practice tests, including a diagnostic test Coverage of all ASVAB test subjects, with dedicated sections for each subtest. Extensive detail on the AFQT sections (Armed Forces Qualification Test, comprising two verbal and two math sections) Comprehensive information about the ASVAB and military occupations, including:-updated information about test changes-review and practice exams for every subject test-updated information on enlisting, military training, duty assignment, pay scales and grades, and benefits-profiles of more than 125 military careers
Master the Military Flight Aptitude Tests
by Peterson'sAdmission to a U.S. military flight training program is highly competitive, and Peterson's Master the Military Flight Aptitude Tests offers exactly what a candidate needs to ace the military flight aptitude tests. In addition to in-depth subject reviews-covering everything from Instrument Comprehension and Cyclic Orientation to Scale Reading and Complex Movements-this eBook also boasts expert test-taking tips and strategies and essential information on test structure, scoring, and passing requirements. Three full-length practice tests cover all subject and question types that you will encounter on the offical exams. You can also find detailed descriptions of flight training programs for the Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Army, and Navy, plus data on career opportunities as a military pilot, flight officer, airplane navigator, and helicopter pilot.
Master the Officer Candidate Tests
by Peterson'sEach year, the U.S. Armed Forces commissions thousands of new officers. Peterson's Master the Officer Candidate Tests provides candidates with the preparation they need to achieve success on the required qualifying exams. Inside you'll find expert strategies and review along with 3 practice tests, including the AFOQT, ASVAB, and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps ASTB to help you test your best. This comprehensive resource includes must-know information on the structure and content of all officer candidate tests, as well as important details on branch-specific commissioning requirements for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Review data on career opportunities, pay grades, and benefits for commissioned officers-everything you need to know to help you earn your commission!