In The Pride of the Confederate Artillery, Nathaniel Cheairs Hughes, Jr., illustrates the significance of the unit and, for the first time, positions this pivotal group in its rightful place in history. The Fifth Company, Washington Artillery of New Orleans, fought with the Army of Tennessee from Shiloh to Chickamauga, from Perryville to Mobile, and from Atlanta to Jackson, Mississippi. Slocomb's Battery, as it was also known, won repeated praise from every commander of that army. Although it sustained high losses, the ...
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In The Pride of the Confederate Artillery, Nathaniel Cheairs Hughes, Jr., illustrates the significance of the unit and, for the first time, positions this pivotal group in its rightful place in history. The Fifth Company, Washington Artillery of New Orleans, fought with the Army of Tennessee from Shiloh to Chickamauga, from Perryville to Mobile, and from Atlanta to Jackson, Mississippi. Slocomb's Battery, as it was also known, won repeated praise from every commander of that army. Although it sustained high losses, the company was recognised for its bold, tenacious fighting and was considered the Army of Tennessee's finest close-combat battery. The Pride of the Confederate Artillery is the compelling story of four hundred men, their organisation and service, their victories and defeats in over forty battles.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. [1997] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket, 384 pages. Condition of hardcover: Fine, pristine. Dustjacket: Minor short tear, faint rubbing from shelving, else overall Near Fine. Free of the smell of old humidity stains or the smell of smoke from a cigarette or cigar smoker. Book purchased by collector, but never read. Actually, book is in gift-giving condition. Here is Civil War history at its best, a finely crafted book detailing the sweat and grit that made the Fifth Company, Washington Artillery (Army of Tennessee), an outstanding example of the heart and soul of the Southern war effort, according to author Wiley Sword. This is a wonderful, well-researched book, not just a dry, oh-hum story of troop movements and battles. Historical, collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches. pp. 384. Pristine, no markings. Jacket in new mylar cover. 9 maps, 23 illustrations. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.
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