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Theophilus F. (Theophilus Francis) Rodenbough
1838–1912
A decorated Union cavalry officer who later turned to military history, he brought firsthand experience and a historian’s eye to the story of the U.S. Army. His life joined battlefield courage, public service, and years of writing after the Civil War.
1 Audiobook
Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute
by Theophilus F. (Theophilus Francis) Rodenbough
About the author
Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, in 1838, he served as a Union Army officer during the Civil War and earned the Medal of Honor for gallantry at Trevilian Station in Virginia. After the war, he remained closely connected to military affairs and rose by brevet to brigadier general.
In later years, he became known as a writer and editor of military history. His books and compilations helped preserve the record of the U.S. Army and the people who served in it, making his work especially valuable to readers interested in nineteenth-century American military history.
He died in 1912, leaving behind a legacy that combines soldierly service with historical writing. For audiobook listeners, his work offers the perspective of someone who knew the army from the inside and then spent years shaping its story for future generations.