The dates of 16-18 September 1862 mark the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War: Antietam. This book offers a tactical exploration of the Maryland campaign and the Battles of South Mountain, describing the decisive events leading up to the battle. Chronicling Robert E. Lee's turnabout from defensive manoeuvres to full-scale Confederate invasion into Maryland, it demonstrates how this tactical change brought about a series of engagements near Sharpsburg, Maryland, that came to be known as "The Battle of South Mountain" ...
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The dates of 16-18 September 1862 mark the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War: Antietam. This book offers a tactical exploration of the Maryland campaign and the Battles of South Mountain, describing the decisive events leading up to the battle. Chronicling Robert E. Lee's turnabout from defensive manoeuvres to full-scale Confederate invasion into Maryland, it demonstrates how this tactical change brought about a series of engagements near Sharpsburg, Maryland, that came to be known as "The Battle of South Mountain" in which the Federal and George B. McClellan, the new Northern commander, led his army of the Potomac to its first victory over Lee in an action that produced one of the war's few successful bayonet charges. Written from the perspective of the front line combatants and civilian observers, the book recounts the stage for Antietam. From September 5-15, a total of 25 skirmishes and three pitched battles were fought. The book provides graphic descriptions of the conditions surrounding these events and shows that, had Robert E. Lee not been bested at the gaps along South Mountain, there would have been no Antietam. Lee's decision to make a stand along Antietam Creek was a fateful one, since the sparring and fighting drove him into an unteneable position that became his downfall. This narrative establishes that, at this stage of the Civil War, the Federal Cavalry was better equipped and just as well trained as the Confederate cavalry.
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Very Good in Not Issued jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Very Good soft cover. 433pp including Bibliography and index. Chronicling Robert E. Lee's turnabout from defensive maneuvres to full scale Confederate invasion into Maryland, Priest demonstrates how this tactical change brought about a series of engagements near Sharpsburg, Maryland that came to be known as "The Battle of South Mountain" in which the Federal and Confederate forces struggled fiercely over Union territory. It was here that George B. McClellan, the new Northern commander, led his Army of the Potomac to its first victory over Lee in a furious action that produced one of the war's few successful bayonet charges. Written from the perspective of the front line combatants (and civilian observers), the book recounts the Confederate invasion and the Federal pursuit into Sharpsburg that set the stage for Antietam. From September 5-15, a total of twenty-five skirmishes and three pitched battles were fought.
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Near Fine. Size: 9x6x1; REPRINT. Paperback. Cover is illustrated with black and white battle scene. Foreword by Edwin C. Bearss. Contains a list of maps, list of photographs and illustrations, as well as an appendix, end notes and bibliography. Filled with many black and white photographs, maps, and illustrations. Indexed. [xix] 433 pp. CONDITION: This copy is very nice. Light rubbing on the dust jacket. Pages are crisp and clean. Full refund if not satisfied.
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