Corinth 1862: Siege, Battle, Occupation (Modern War Studies (Paperback))
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (899 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0700623450 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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It has broken new ground on a long ignored aspect of the war. It will both entertain and inform you, and I highly recommend it to you."—Tennessee Valley Civil War Roundtable Newsletter“Deftly fills in the crucial gap between Shiloh and Vicksburg and does it in grand style.”—William L. The parts covering the siege and occupation are truly unmatched. "A noteworthy accomplishment. The information on the movement to, the operations around, and occupation of Corinth by Union forces should excite the interest of any Civil War enthusiast. Davis, author of Lincoln&rsqu
Fletcher Pratt Award McLemore PrizeIn the spring of 1862, there was no more important place in the western Confederacy—perhaps in all the South—than the tiny town of Corinth, Mississippi.Major General Henry W. G. Weaving together an immensely compelling tale that places the reader in the midst of war's maelstrom, it substantially revises and enlarges our understanding of Corinth and its crucial importance in the Civil War.. Rosecrans, and Earl Van Dorn.This is also the first in-depth examination of Corinth following the creation of a new National Park Service center located at the site. Halleck, commander of Union forces in the Western Theater, reported to Washington that "Richmond and Corinth are now the great strategical points of war, and our success at these points should be insured at all hazards." In the same vein, Confederate General P. Timothy Smith's panoramic and vividly detailed new look at Corinth corrects that neglec
Timothy B. . Smith is author of a half dozen books, including Mississippi in the Civil War: The Homefront; Champion Hill: Decisive Battle for Vicksburg; and The Untold Story of Shiloh: The Battle and the Battlefield. He currently teaches at the University of Tennessee at Martin
"Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. My husband loves this book about his hometown!. The best history James W. Durney Railroads were the "super highways" of the Civil War. Unlike today, railroads went into towns and/or towns went to railroads. During the war, both sides expended considerable effort to break these lines. Raids would cut the line for a few weeks at most. The real destruction of major bridges or tunnels exceeded the abilities of most raiders. The solution is to occupy the town thereby cutting the rail line once and for all.Corinth . Pat Neary said Corinth 186"Corinth 1862" according to Pat Neary. Smith's account of Corinth, Mississippi in 1862 is beautifully put to print. His introductory chapters set the stage for the heart of his book well. Corinth 1862 is one of the finest Civil War topic books that I've ever read. The technical accounts are accurate, and his prose style and use of soldier quotes make it a joy to read. An outstanding book, that will lead me to more of his works.. . Smith's account of Corinth, Mississippi in 186"Corinth 1862" according to Pat Neary. Smith's account of Corinth, Mississippi in 1862 is beautifully put to print. His introductory chapters set the stage for the heart of his book well. Corinth 1862 is one of the finest Civil War topic books that I've ever read. The technical accounts are accurate, and his prose style and use of soldier quotes make it a joy to read. An outstanding book, that will lead me to more of his works.. is beautifully put to print. His introductory chapters set the stage for the heart of his book well. Corinth 186"Corinth 1862" according to Pat Neary. Smith's account of Corinth, Mississippi in 1862 is beautifully put to print. His introductory chapters set the stage for the heart of his book well. Corinth 1862 is one of the finest Civil War topic books that I've ever read. The technical accounts are accurate, and his prose style and use of soldier quotes make it a joy to read. An outstanding book, that will lead me to more of his works.. is one of the finest Civil War topic books that I've ever read. The technical accounts are accurate, and his prose style and use of soldier quotes make it a joy to read. An outstanding book, that will lead me to more of his works.