Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, Volume 3: Retreat from Gettysburg
by Robert Underwood Johnson (Editor), Clarence Clough Buel (Editor)
Battles and Leaders of the Civil War (Vol. 3)
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Battles and Leaders of the Civil War is recognized as the outstanding history of the War between the States to come out of the 19th century. THis series was originally conceived in 1883 by the editors of Century Company, who set out to provide an accurate, unbiased account of the war. It was authored by the commanders and their subordinates from both the Confederate and Union forces who actually fought, planned or were eyewitnesses to the events they describe therein.Volume 3 begins with the show more Perryville Campaign, the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. The Battle of Gettysburg is chronicled in detail by such famous officers as General James Longstreet, Colonel John S. Mosby, General Henry J. Hunt, General E.P. Alexander and by others who fought and directed this pivotal battle. The Viccksburg Campaign, the battles of Port Hudson, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and others are likewise described. show lessTags
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Here we go from Perryville to Chattanooga and Knoxville, with egos a-bristle and ever ready to print four or more sides of any argument, the 1886 version of "the Late Unpleasantness" unrolls further. Gettysburg almost seems to get lost, as other turning points appear, are swathed in controversy, and consigned to the uproar of the ages. This is a primer in military special pleading, and a fertile midway for the ACW buff, . This four volume set has something for everyone.
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- Canonical title
- Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, Volume 3: Retreat from Gettysburg
- Original publication date
- 1884
- People/Characters
- Edward Porter Alexander; Henry J. Hunt; James Longstreet; John Singleton Mosby
- Important places
- USA
- Important events
- American Civil War (1861 | 1865)
- Disambiguation notice
- This is the third volume of the Battles and Leaders of the Civil War Set. It could be named "The Tide Shifts" OR "Retreat from Gettysburg." This is both part one and part two together. Please do not combine with other volumes... (show all) of this series or to the multi volume set.
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- English
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