The Civil War's vast Western Theater witnessed enormously important military campaigns during the period between 1861 and 1863. This book examines the geographical, logistical, and strategic factors that shaped fighting in this theater of the Civil War. It also assesses the officers who played key roles. It covers the story of Ulysses S. Grant's extremely important capture of rebel positions before marching south to win the battle of Shiloh, as well as that of Albert Sidney Johnston, the "pride of the Confederacy." Finally, ...
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The Civil War's vast Western Theater witnessed enormously important military campaigns during the period between 1861 and 1863. This book examines the geographical, logistical, and strategic factors that shaped fighting in this theater of the Civil War. It also assesses the officers who played key roles. It covers the story of Ulysses S. Grant's extremely important capture of rebel positions before marching south to win the battle of Shiloh, as well as that of Albert Sidney Johnston, the "pride of the Confederacy." Finally, It details the dramatic events of the siege of Vickburgthe Confederates' final fortress.
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.