The American Civil War (2) : The War In The West 1861-July 1863 (Essential Histories)
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Book Description
The American Civil War's vast Western Theater witnessed enormously important military campaigning during the period 1861 - 1863. This book, the third in a four-volume series, examines the geographical, logistical and strategic factors that shaped fighting in this theater, as well as assessing officers who played key roles . It covers the story of Ulysses S Grant's important capture of rebel positions before marching south to win the battle of Shiloh, as well as that of Albert Sidney Johnston, the pride of the Confederacy. Finally, it details the dramatic events of the siege of Vicksburg, the Confederates final fortress.
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This unique series studies every major war in history looking at all the aspects of war, from how it felt to be a soldier to the lasting impact of the conflict on the world around it.
The American Civil War (2): The War In The West 1861-July 1863 (Essential Histories),Stephen Engle,Osprey Publishing,1841762407,History,History - U.S.,Military,Military - Other,Military - Pictorial,Military History - U.S. Civil War,United States - Civil War,American history: c 1800 to c 1900,Civil war,History / Military / United States,USA,c 1800 to c 1900
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