JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Army Under Fire: The Politics of Antimilitarism in the Civil War Era.

  • Published In: Georgia Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 109, n. 4. P. 382 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SACHER, JOHN M. 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of the article is a review of Cecily N. Zander's book, *The Army Under Fire*, which explores the Republican Party's anti-militarism during the Civil War era. Zander argues that Republicans viewed the regular army as an aristocratic threat to liberty and a tool of the Slave Power, leading to skepticism about its role even during the war. This anti-militarism had lasting effects, including the rapid demobilization of troops post-war, which hindered the protection of African-American rights and contributed to military failures in the West. The review notes that while Zander presents a compelling argument, it raises questions about the Republican support for military figures in leadership roles. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Georgia Historical Quarterly. 2025/12, Vol. 109, Issue 4, p382
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0016-8297
  • Accession Number:190312061
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