by Michael E. Lynch Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 2019. Pp. xiv, 408+. Illus., maps, tables, appends, notes, biblio., index. $60.00. ISBN: 0813177987
The Complexities of Edward M. Almond
Attempting a biography of one of the most controversial officers in American history, is hardly an easy task, but one which Prof. Lynch (Army War College) has carried out quite well. He sets Almond within his times, beginning with the man’s family history, and takes us through his education and his military career, offering insightful looks at the man’s family, personality, professional relationships, and actions as soldier and commander.
We find Almond to have been a man of considerable ability, though rather egocentric and abrasive, an excellent troop trainer and staff officer. But although Almond claimed to believe that “units don’t fail, leaders do”, when his 92
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NEWPORT Two artists from Juniata County are among those featured in the sixth annual juried exhibition of the Perry County Council of the Arts, displayed online and at the Veterans Memorial Building, 25 W. Main St., New Bloomfield, through Jan. 22.
This exhibition features outstanding juried artwork in a variety of media, selected by Juror Danny Bracken, exhibitions manager at the Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh.
The first-place inner in the 3D category is Green Colored Pencil Tree by Francis Ranck of Thompsontown.
The first-place painting is Black Throated Green Warbler by Jonathan Wert III of Mifflintown.
Visitors may vote for their favorite work of art to receive the People’s Choice award at the Veterans Building, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or through the Juried Exhibition photo album on PCCA’s Facebook page. Many of the pieces on display are available for purchase.