Publisher's Synopsis
Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: Retreat from Gettysburg V3 is a book written by Robert Underwood Johnson. It is a comprehensive account of the events that took place during the American Civil War, particularly the retreat from Gettysburg. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the battles and leaders involved in the conflict, and offers a detailed description of the strategies employed by both the Union and Confederate armies. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including personal diaries, letters, and official reports, to provide a vivid and engaging narrative of the war. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, and provides a wealth of information on the military tactics and strategies employed during this pivotal period in American history.1887. Volume Three of Four. This is the third volume of a four part series on the Civil War compiled from actual reproductions of articles from Century Magazine, a contemporary periodical of the era that contains authentic source material on the War Between the States. Retreat from Gettysburg begins with Bragg's invasion of Kentucky and ending with the Chattanooga campaign and presents accounts by General James Longstreet of the Battle of Fredericksburg and the Gettysburg campaign, by General Ulysses S. Grant of the Vicksburg campaign, as well as many other eyewitness reports by high-ranking Union and Confederate officers. Cumberland Gap, Chancellorsville, Port Hudson, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga-names that ring with the sound of war-are given their place in military history. Accompanying these accounts are hundreds of drawings, steel engravings, and maps. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417944986, 1417944994, 141794501X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
