The Darkest Days of the War: The Battles of Iuka and Corinth
by Peter Cozzens
The Civil War in the West (1), Civil War America (1997)
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During the late summer of 1862, Confederate forces attempted a three-pronged strategic advance into the North. The outcome of this offensive--the only coordinated Confederate attempt to carry the conflict to the enemy--was disastrous. The results at Antietam and in Kentucky are well known; the third offensive, the northern Mississippi campaign, led to the devastating and little-studied defeats at Iuka and Corinth, defeats that would open the way for Grant's attack on Vicksburg. Peter Cozzens show more presents here the first book-length study of these two complex and vicious battles. Drawing on extensive primary research, he details the tactical stories of Iuka--where nearly one-third of those engaged fell--and Corinth--fought under brutally oppressive conditions--analyzing troop movements down to the regimental level. He also provides compelling portraits of Generals Grant, Rosecrans, Van Dorn, and Price, exposing the ways in which their clashing ambitions and antipathies affected the outcome of the campaign. Finally, he draws out the larger, strategic implications of the battles of Iuka and Corinth, exploring their impact on the fate of the northern Mississippi campaign, and by extension, the fate of the Confederacy. show lessTags
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Good clear writing by one of the best CW historians. Hard to believe he researched his books while overseas working for the State Dept.
Like many, this book needs more and better maps. I don't understand it. Maps are cheap why not use them????
Like many, this book needs more and better maps. I don't understand it. Maps are cheap why not use them????
The campaign background to the battles is so-so, but withhold judgement until you get to the battle section of the book. This is much more impressive when he gets to the battles; and the bridging section between the two battles is quite solid also.
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Peter Cozzens is a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State
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- The Darkest Days of the War: The Battles of Iuka and Corinth
- Important places
- USA; Corinth, Mississippi, USA; Iuka, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi, USA
- Important events
- American Civil War (1861 | 1865); Battle of Iuka (1862-09-19); Battle of Corinth, Mississippi (1862-04-29 | 1862-05-30)
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