The American Civil War (3)
The war in the East 1863–1865
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About this book
Great battles and famous commanders dominated the military history of the Civil War in the Eastern Theater during the period 1863-1865. This book includes revealing details of the clash at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the costliest battle ever waged in the Western Hemisphere, but, contrary to common belief, puts forward the theory that it was not a great turning point in the war. This book also examines the events that led to Robert E Lee accepting generous terms of surrender from Ulysses S Grant, bringing the war in Virginia to a close. A fascinating look at this crucial point in the American Civil War.
Contents
Introduction · Chronology · Warring sides: From innocents to warriors · The fighting: The war without Jackson to Lee's last stand· Portrait of a soldier: McHenry Howard's war · The world around war: 'This horrid and senseless war' · Portrait of a civilian: Ella Washington and the Federal Army · How the war ended: From Appomattox to Liverpool · Conclusion and consequences: Recovery and reconstruction
Paperback; July 2001; 96 pages; ISBN: 9781841762418