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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"
"Earl J. Hess has demonstrated the artistry of narrative military history perhaps better than any scholarly writer of history over the past several years."--"Journal of American History"
"An entertaining mix of strategic plans and tactical detail along with anecdotes about individual soldiers and units. . . . Thoroughly researched and well-written."--"Blue & Gray Magazine"
"The best book written to date on the Kennesaw Mountain phase of the Atlanta campaign and will probably remain so for years to come."--"Register of the Kentucky Historical Society"
"Demonstrating exhaustive research, abundant visual aids, and unusually thoughtful approaches to operational and tactical discussion and analysis, "Kennesaw Mountain" is everything serious Civil War military history readers want from modern battle st
"Reads like a staff ride organized by an officer intimately familiar with the area's topography. . . . Deftly interweaving his own insightful analysis with battle accounts, as recorded in the diaries and letters of combatants, Hess makes a convincing case
""Kennesaw Mountain" makes a valuable contribution to the history of the war in the West and will also be of use to anyone interested in the problem of generalship in the Civil War."--"Strategy World"
"Hess's understanding of the Atlanta campaign, his skillful use of primary sources, his extensive knowledge of tactics, and his familiarity with the landscape result in a first-rate study."--"Journal of Southern History"
"Although other books and articles have described the battle at Kennesaw, this is the first major stand-alone study, thoroughly researched and written in the fascinating and colorful detail readers have come to expect from Earl J. Hess."--"Journal of America's Military Past"
A must read.--"North Carolina Historical Review"
"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"
A must read.--"North Carolina Historical Review"
"Kennesaw Mountain" makes a valuable contribution to the history of the war in the West and will also be of use to anyone interested in the problem of generalship in the Civil War.--"Strategy World"
[Hess's] description of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain is the most thorough in the literature.--Georgia Historical Quarterly
Hess's understanding of the Atlanta campaign, his skillful use of primary sources, his extensive knowledge of tactics, and his familiarity with the landscape result in a first-rate study.--Journal of Southern History
Although other books and articles have described the battle at Kennesaw, this is the first major stand-alone study, thoroughly researched and written in the fascinating and colorful detail readers have come to expect from Earl J. Hess.--Journal of America's Military Past
A highly readable, engaging story of the battle that has always been an enigma in Sherman's drive to Atlanta in the summer of 1864.--The Historian
An entertaining mix of strategic plans and tactical detail along with anecdotes about individual soldiers and units. . . . Thoroughly researched and well-written.--Blue & Gray Magazine
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
Readers will be engrossed by the personal story of these soldiers. . . . [A] gripping account.--Publishers Weekly
The best book written to date on the Kennesaw Mountain phase of the Atlanta campaign and will probably remain so for years to come.--Register of the Kentucky Historical Society
Reads like a staff ride organized by an officer intimately familiar with the area's topography. . . . Deftly interweaving his own insightful analysis with battle accounts, as recorded in the diaries and letters of combatants, Hess makes a convincing case for the importance of this still unappreciated battle.--Civil War Times
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
A comprehensive history that never sacrifices readability for details.--TOCWOC: A Civil War Blog
An excellent analysis of the most critical engagements of Sherman's Atlanta campaign.--Army Magazine
A superbly researched account of the specifics of the battle that will appeal to scholars and general readers alike.--McCormick Messenger
Kennesaw Mountain makes a valuable contribution to the history of the war in the West and will also be of use to anyone interested in the problem of generalship in the Civil War.--Strategy World
A must read.--North Carolina Historical Review
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 the centerpiece of their collection.--Civil War Book Review
Earl J. Hess has demonstrated the artistry of narrative military history perhaps better than any scholarly writer of history over the past several years.--Journal of American 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
Demonstrating exhaustive research, abundant visual aids, and unusually thoughtful approaches to operational and tactical discussion and analysis, Kennesaw Mountain is everything serious Civil War military history readers want from modern battle studies. . . . This book bridges a significant gap in the Atlanta Campaign historiography [which] makes it all the more indispensable to the Civil War library.--cwba.blogspot.com
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"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"
"Earl J. Hess has demonstrated the artistry of narrative military history perhaps better than any scholarly writer of history over the past several years."--"Journal of American History"
"An entertaining mix of strategic plans and tactical detail along with anecdotes about individual soldiers and units. . . . Thoroughly researched and well-written."--"Blue & Gray Magazine"
"The best book written to date on the Kennesaw Mountain phase of the Atlanta campaign and will probably remain so for years to come."--"Register of the Kentucky Historical Society"
"Demonstrating exhaustive research, abundant visual aids, and unusually thoughtful approaches to operational and tactical discussion and analysis, "Kennesaw Mountain" is everything serious Civil War military history readers want from modern battle st
"Reads like a staff ride organized by an officer intimately familiar with the area's topography. . . . Deftly interweaving his own insightful analysis with battle accounts, as recorded in the diaries and letters of combatants, Hess makes a convincing case
""Kennesaw Mountain" makes a valuable contribution to the history of the war in the West and will also be of use to anyone interested in the problem of generalship in the Civil War."--"Strategy World"
"Hess's understanding of the Atlanta campaign, his skillful use of primary sources, his extensive knowledge of tactics, and his familiarity with the landscape result in a first-rate study."--"Journal of Southern History"
"Although other books and articles have described the battle at Kennesaw, this is the first major stand-alone study, thoroughly researched and written in the fascinating and colorful detail readers have come to expect from Earl J. Hess."--"Journal of America's Military Past"
A must read.--"North Carolina Historical Review"
"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"
A must read.--"North Carolina Historical Review"
"Kennesaw Mountain" makes a valuable contribution to the history of the war in the West and will also be of use to anyone interested in the problem of generalship in the Civil War.--"Strategy World"
[Hess's] description of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain is the most thorough in the literature.--Georgia Historical Quarterly
Hess's understanding of the Atlanta campaign, his skillful use of primary sources, his extensive knowledge of tactics, and his familiarity with the landscape result in a first-rate study.--Journal of Southern History
Although other books and articles have described the battle at Kennesaw, this is the first major stand-alone study, thoroughly researched and written in the fascinating and colorful detail readers have come to expect from Earl J. Hess.--Journal of America's Military Past
A highly readable, engaging story of the battle that has always been an enigma in Sherman's drive to Atlanta in the summer of 1864.--The Historian
An entertaining mix of strategic plans and tactical detail along with anecdotes about individual soldiers and units. . . . Thoroughly researched and well-written.--Blue & Gray Magazine
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
Readers will be engrossed by the personal story of these soldiers. . . . [A] gripping account.--Publishers Weekly
The best book written to date on the Kennesaw Mountain phase of the Atlanta campaign and will probably remain so for years to come.--Register of the Kentucky Historical Society
Reads like a staff ride organized by an officer intimately familiar with the area's topography. . . . Deftly interweaving his own insightful analysis with battle accounts, as recorded in the diaries and letters of combatants, Hess makes a convincing case for the importance of this still unappreciated battle.--Civil War Times
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
A comprehensive history that never sacrifices readability for details.--TOCWOC: A Civil War Blog
An excellent analysis of the most critical engagements of Sherman's Atlanta campaign.--Army Magazine
A superbly researched account of the specifics of the battle that will appeal to scholars and general readers alike.--McCormick Messenger
Kennesaw Mountain makes a valuable contribution to the history of the war in the West and will also be of use to anyone interested in the problem of generalship in the Civil War.--Strategy World
A must read.--North Carolina Historical Review
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 the centerpiece of their collection.--Civil War Book Review
Earl J. Hess has demonstrated the artistry of narrative military history perhaps better than any scholarly writer of history over the past several years.--Journal of American 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
Demonstrating exhaustive research, abundant visual aids, and unusually thoughtful approaches to operational and tactical discussion and analysis, Kennesaw Mountain is everything serious Civil War military history readers want from modern battle studies. . . . This book bridges a significant gap in the Atlanta Campaign historiography [which] makes it all the more indispensable to the Civil War library.--cwba.blogspot.com
Earl J. Hess holds the Stewart W. McClelland Chair in History at Lincoln Memorial University and is the author of many books on the Civil War, including Kennesaw Mountain Sherman, Johnston, and the Atlanta Campaign and The Civil War in the West.
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- PublisherBlackstone Pub
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1482910586
- ISBN 13 9781482910582
- BindingMP3 CD
- Number of pages2013
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