Eisenhower, John S. D. So Far From God: The United States' War with Mexico 1846-1848. New York: Random House, 1989, xxvi, 436.Mr. John Eisenhower is a retired Army general from Westchester, Pennsylvania. He is also the son of retired general and later president, Dwight D. Eisehower. He is an author and military historian. Eisenhower's other works include The Bitter Woods, published in 1987 and critically acclaimed by Life magazine author SLA Marshall as "powerfully written by a true military historian." Reviews of his work in The New Yorker and The New York Times Book Review describe his accounts as "Exceptionally interesting" and "Written with an enthusiasm that is difficult to resist." Using his military background, Eisenhower was able to provide an unbiased opinion on the United States' war against Mexico, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of both sides of the conflict. The author's goal is to provide a more accurate account of the war with Mexico from beginning to end. 1846 – 1848. Mr. Eisenhower also attempts to give the reader a better understanding of the conflict between these two countries, which was overshadowed by the Civil War, thirteen years later. John Eisenhower's portrayal of the officers and politicians in this conflict is detailed and highlights the early careers of many of our Civil War legends. The technology of warfare at this time is well represented. Advances in American artillery such as the use of grape rounds over canister rounds, the superior d...