Inside the Battle of Spring Hill from a commander's eye
A firsthand account that blends battle detail with analysis of troop movements and leadership decisions. This memoir offers a clear view of how commanders interpreted the day’s events, the choices they faced, and the impact of those choices on the outcome. The narrative follows the fighting, the retreats, and the careful, sometimes controversial judgments made under pressure.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the Battle of Spring Hill, a pivotal yet controversial battle in the American Civil War, which occurred on November 29, 1864. The author delves into the events leading up to this battle, uncovers the complicated motivations and missteps of the key figures involved, and reassesses the battle's significance in the larger context of Sherman's march. The Battle of Spring Hill is significant as a missed opportunity for the Confederates under General Hood to deal a decisive blow to Union forces led by General Thomas and halt Sherman's march through Georgia. Despite having superior numbers and a strategic advantage, a series of blunders and miscommunications on the Confederate side allowed the Union forces to escape defeat and continue their campaign. Through meticulous research and analysis of official reports, correspondence, and firsthand accounts, the author challenges long-held assumptions and sheds new light on the battle's outcome. The book highlights the crucial role of misjudgments and missed opportunities in shaping the course of the battle, providing a fresh perspective on the complexities of military strategy and the human factors that influence its execution. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781451005868_0
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 218 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1451005865
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781451005868
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781451005868
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