The American Civil War: This mighty scourge of war: 1 (Essential Histories Specials) - Softcover

Gary W. Gallagher; Stephen D. Engle; Joseph T. Glatthaar; Robert K. Krick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841767360 ISBN 13: 9781841767369

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Undoubtedly the most cataclysmic military struggle of the late nineteenth century, the American Civil War spanned four bloody years of fighting in which over 620,000 American soldiers and sailors lost their lives. From its outbreak at Fort Sumter, South Carolina in April 1861 until its conclusion at the Appomattox Court House, more than 10,000 battles, engagements and skirmishes were recorded across the length and breadth of America. This book explores the political, historical and cultural significance of the American Civil War, examining its impact on the civilians and military personnel caught up in it.

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""A lucid and concise narrative of the campaigns in both the eastern and western theaters as well as penetrating analyses of strategies and leadership.Ideal for classroom use or for fireside reading."

Synopsis:

The United States saw long-simmering sectional tensions erupt into fighting at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, in April 1861, beginning what would become the most cataclysmic military struggle in the western world between Waterloo and the First World War. This book, with a new foreword by Professor James McPherson, traces the course of the war in both Eastern and Western theatres, looking at strategic, geographical and logistic factors as well as the soldiers, officers, and civilians who were caught up in the conflict. During the four years of war at least 620,000 soldiers and sailors died in bloody fighting at more than 10,000 recorded battles, engagements and skirmishes.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1841767360
• ISBN 13: 9781841767369
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328