The author of "Lee: A Historian's Assessment" turns the spotlight on Albert Sidney Johnston, considered the Confederacy's greatest general before he was cut down in battle at Shiloh in 1862. Photos & maps.
CHARLES P. ROLAND is Alumni Professor Emeritus at the University of Kentucky. His books include "Reflections on Lee: A Historian's Assessment, ""An"" American Iliad: The Story of the Civil War," and "Albert Sidney Johnston: Soldier of ""Three""""Republics".""