Kennesaw Mountain: Sherman, Johnston, and the Atlanta Campaign (Civil War America (Hardcover)) - Hardcover

Hess, Earl J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1469602113 ISBN 13: 9781469602110

Publisher: University North Carolina Pr, 2013

Synopsis

While fighting his way toward Atlanta, William T. Sherman encountered his biggest roadblock at Kennesaw Mountain, where Joseph E. Johnston's Army of Tennessee held a heavily fortified position. The opposing armies confronted each other from June 19 to July 3, 1864, and Sherman initially tried to outflank the Confederates. His men endured heavy rains, artillery duels, sniping, and a fierce battle at Kolb's Farm before Sherman decided to directly attack Johnston's position on June 27. "Kennesaw Mountain" tells the story of an important phase of the Atlanta campaign. Historian Earl J. Hess explains how this battle, with its combination of maneuver and combat, severely tried the patience and endurance of the common soldier and why Johnston's strategy might have been the Confederates' best chance to halt the Federal drive toward Atlanta. He gives special attention to the engagement at Kolb's Farm on June 22 and Sherman's assault on June 27. A final section explores the Confederate earthworks preserved within the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

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Review:

"The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain is one of the most important as yet unexamined subjects in Civil War military history. Earl Hess's thoroughness, precision, and clear and insightful analysis assure that this will be the definitive account of the battle."--Steven E. Woodworth, Texas Christian University

"A must read."--"North Carolina Historical Review"
"A comprehensive history that never sacrifices readability for details."--TOCWOC: A Civil War Blog
"An exceptionally strong book for all of those readers interested in the Atlanta Campaign, the western theater, and the Civil War in general."--"Civil War Book Review"
"An excellent analysis of the most critical engagements of Sherman's Atlanta campaign."--"Army Magazine"
"Hess is one of the most prolific quality authors of Civil War books going today. . . . Anyone interested in the Atlanta Campaign will find [his book] to be centerpiece of their collection."--"Civil War Book Review"
"A superbly researched account of the specifics of the battle that will appeal to scholars and general readers alike."--"McCormick Messenger"
"Readers will be engrossed by the personal story of these soldiers. . . . [A] gripping account."--"Publishers Weekly"
""Kennesaw Mountain" maintains the excellence of Hess' previous work. It is highly recommended to any student of the Civil War's military operations."--"Army History"
"Not only an outstanding study of one of the most important battles of the Atlanta campaign, but also among the best battle studies in recent memory."--"H-CivWar"

About the Author:

<strong>Earl J. Hess</strong> is Stewart W. McClelland Chair in history at Lincoln Memorial University, USA and has written many books, including <em>The Civil War in the West: Victory and Defeat from the Appalachians to the Mississippi.</em>

About this edition

• Publisher: University North Carolina Pr
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1469602113
• ISBN 13: 9781469602110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 344