The Way to Appomattox: Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, Volume IV

The men whose names have become synonymous with the blunders and bravery of thee war years bring the events of the dramatic last years sharply into focus: the Wilderness Campaign, Sheridan's Richmond Raid, Cold Harbor, the death of General J.E.B. Stuart, Sherman's advance to Atlanta, the final operations in Arkansa and Missouri, Hood's invasion of Tennessee, Early's march to Washington, Sherman's march through the Confederacy, the fall of Richmond, the surrender at Appomattox Court House. They represent an incomparable view of the period in which the monitors and rams gave new impetus to naval operations and the Confederate cruiser Alabama and the Confederate ram Albemarle made history. With the vividness of impression known only to those who actually lived and fought through the war, they not only describe the raging battles and prolonged sieges, the cavalry charges and artillery duels, the blockades at sea and the daring maneuvers of the blockage runners, but also analyze the strategy and planning that underlay the military and naval operations.

Very good condition. Blue fabric over board cover. Slight wear on top and bottom edges of cover. Tiny stain on some pages (edge only). Text is clean and binding is tight.

Dust jacket - Very good condition. Both top and bottom edges of spine area have some tiny chips. In protective cover.

835 pages including index.

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