Free Downloads The Antietam And Fredericksburg (Campaigns Of The Civil War S)
On September 17, 1862, the single bloodiest day of the Civil War, the Army of the Potomac under George B. McClellan clashed with Lee's invading Army of Northern Virginia at Antietam Creek. General Francis W. Palfrey (1831–1889), then lieutenant colonel of the 20th Massachusetts and later a founding member of the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts, was severely wounded in the savage struggle that forced the Confederates to retreat across the Potomac. The Union victory, though costly and indecisive, was sufficient for Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Less than three months later, the Battle of Fredericksburg (where droves of Union soldiers were slaughtered) ended the year with a resounding, grisly defeat.The Antietam and Fredericksburg (1882), is invaluable for Palfrey's unique eyewitness perspective; his unsparing, provocative appraisals of Generals McClellan, Burnside, Hooker, and others; his careful, detailed description of the Antietam terrain (vastly altered over time); and his incisive analyses of the folly and fighting that determined two of the most pivotal, murderous battles of the Civil War.
Series: Campaigns of the Civil War S
Paperback: 248 pages
Publisher: Da Capo Press (March 22, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0306806916
ISBN-13: 978-0306806919
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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I picked up a copy of this book because General Palfrey is a brother of the Psi Upsilon fraternity, and an honored military leader. The book provided a great timeless perspective on multiple campaigns and was a page-turner especially considering the genre. I would fully reccomend this book!
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