The Battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee: Read After the Stated Meeting Held February 2D, 1907 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781451005868: The Battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee: Read After the Stated Meeting Held February 2D, 1907 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1451005865 ISBN 13: 9781451005868

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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.

Ground-level perspectives on troop positions and maneuvers during the conflict.
Observations about command decisions and how they shaped the night and retreat.
Descriptions of the heat of battle, fatigue, and the challenges of coordinating units under stress.
Analysis of the outcomes, including how movements affected the course of the broader campaign.

Ideal for readers of Civil War military history who want a step-by-step view of a pivotal engagement and its leadership decisions.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1451005865
ISBN 13: 9781451005868
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 49

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The Battle of Spring Hill, Tennessee (Classic Reprint)

John K. Shellenberger

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1451005865 ISBN 13: 9781451005868

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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9781451005868_0

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