Presents an account of the history of one of Civil War America's most important and influential military units. This title offers a study of the mounted forces that supported the Army of Tennessee, the largest Confederate army in the western theatre of operations, during the American Civil War.
A History of the Mounted Forces of the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865
The book presents an in-depth exploration of a significant and resilient force, showcasing its impact through various challenges. The author, Longacre, skillfully illustrates the complexities and nuances of this theme, making it a compelling read. Publishers Weekly praises the work for its depth and insight, highlighting its importance in understanding the subject matter.
The Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861, marked a pivotal moment in the Civil War, shattering the Union's hopes for a swift victory. The fierce counterattack by Confederate forces revealed the conflict's potential for prolonged and costly warfare. This battle not only set the tone for the subsequent four years of intense fighting but also introduced key military leaders, innovative tactics, and weaponry that would shape American warfare well into the twentieth century, altering the nation's political, social, and economic landscape.
Unsung Hero of Gettysburg: The Story of Union General David McMurtrie Gregg explores the honorable but neglected thirty-three-year old Commander of the Potomac Army David McMurtrie Gregg during Gettysburg, the pivotal battle of the Civil War. číst celé
Describing the 100th Division's swift but grueling advance to Helibronn, Longacre chronicles the entire bitter battle and its aftermath, using private letters, journals, German and American action reports, and other primary source material.
"J. E. B. Stuart: The Soldier and the Man is the first truly balanced and thoroughly scrutinized life of the Civil War's most famous cavalry commander. It examines in detail both his human and soldierly gifts as well as the professional and personal deficiencies that have escaped the attention of earlier biographers distracted by his flamboyant personality and the hero-worshipping reminiscences of subordinates and staff officers"--