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Author: Wesley Moody

Reviewed by: Dr. Bradford Wineman, professor of military history, Marine Corps University

In Hero of Fort Sumter: The Extraordinary Life of Robert Anderson, Wesley Moody brings to life the man whose stand at the dawn of the Civil War helped shape the nation’s destiny. From frontier battles to the dramatic siege of Fort Sumter, Anderson’s story is one of quiet courage and pivotal leadership. This compelling biography reveals how one soldier’s sense of duty helped ignite a war—and preserve a Union.

Publication Date

5-12-2026

Keywords

Civil War, biography, Union Army, secession crisis, nineteenth-century warfare, leadership

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Book Review: Hero of Fort Sumter: The Extraordinary Life of Robert Anderson

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