First Bull Run 1861

The South's first victory

First Bull Run 1861 cover

First Bull Run 1861

The South's first victory

Description

A detailed, illustrated account of the beginning of the Civil War.

At Bull Run, two inexperienced, ill-trained and poorly led armies clashed in the opening engagement of the American Civil War. Culminating in a stalwart defensive fight by Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson's Virginia Brigade, this is the story of the Confederacy's first victory. Alan Hankinson investigates the personalities of the principal commanders and examines the opposing armies, showing how the widely varying uniforms of different units caused mistakes of identity which affected the battle at crucial points.

Weapons, intelligence and the almost universal inexperience of troops on both sides are all discussed, helping to explain the events of the battle itself.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Way to Civil War
The Opposing Leaders
The Opposing Armies
The Road to Bull Run
The Affair at Blackburn's Ford
The Battle Plans
The Battle Begins
The Fight for Henry Hill
Retreat and Rout
The 'Might-Have-Beens'
The Battlefield Today

A Guide to Further Reading
Wargaming First Bull Run

Product details

Published 20 Jun 2013
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781846035920
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 65 b/w; 18 col
Series Campaign
Short code CAM 10
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Alan Hankinson

Alan Hankinson has completed two volumes for Ospre…

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