Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate States Armies is a memoir written by J.B. Hood, a Confederate general who fought in the American Civil War. The book details Hood's experiences throughout the war, including his time as a cadet at West Point, his service in the Mexican-American War, and his rise through the ranks of the Confederate Army. Hood provides a first-hand account of some of the most significant battles of the Civil War, including the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of ...
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Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate States Armies is a memoir written by J.B. Hood, a Confederate general who fought in the American Civil War. The book details Hood's experiences throughout the war, including his time as a cadet at West Point, his service in the Mexican-American War, and his rise through the ranks of the Confederate Army. Hood provides a first-hand account of some of the most significant battles of the Civil War, including the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Battle of Chickamauga. He also discusses his interactions with other notable figures of the time, including Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. Throughout the book, Hood reflects on his own leadership and decision-making during the war, offering insights into the strategies and tactics employed by both the Union and Confederate armies. He also provides a unique perspective on the political and social climate of the time, including the issue of slavery and the debates surrounding secession. Overall, Advance and Retreat is a fascinating and informative account of one man's experiences during the American Civil War, offering valuable insights into the military, political, and social aspects of the conflict.1880. As a division commander under James Longstreet, he distinguished himself at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg and at Chickamauga, where he won his lieutenant generalcy. In the Atlanta campaign of 1864 he fought under Joseph E. Johnston until Jefferson Davis, displeased with that general's retreat, made Hood commander. Hood fared no better against General Sherman and was obliged to abandon Atlanta. Hood pressed forward in his effort to thwart the Union forces, but in the battle of Nashville Thomas won the most complete victory of the war, virtually annihilating the Confederates. Hood resigned his command and surrendered at Natchez, Mississippi. General Hood's memoir, Advance and Retreat is one of the classics of Confederate literature.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.
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