The Chickamauga Campaign—Glory or the Grave

Posted on 05 July 2017 by David A. Powell

David Powell s The Chickamauga Campaign Glory or the Grave The Breakthrough, Union Collapse, and the Retreat to Chattanooga, September 20 23, 1863 is the second volume in his magnificent projected three volume study of this overlooked and largely misunderstood campaign.According to soldier rumor, Chickamauga in Cherokee meant River of Death The name lived up to that grim sobriquet in September 1863 when the Union Army of the Cumberland and Confederate Army of Tennessee waged a sprawling bloody combat along the banks of West Chickamauga Creek This installment of Powell s tour de force depicts the final day of battle, when the Confederate army attacked and broke through the Union lines, triggering a massive rout, an incredible defensive stand atop Snodgrass Hill, and a confused retreat and pursuit into Chattanooga Powell presents all of this with clarity and precision by weaving nearly 2,000 primary accounts with his own cogent analysis The result is a rich and deep portrait of the fighting and command relationships on a scale never before attempted or accomplished.His upcoming third volume, Analysis of a Barren Victory, will conclude the set with careful insight into the fighting and its impact on the war, Powell s detailed research into the strengths and losses of the two armies, and an exhaustive bibliography.Powell s magnum opus, complete with original maps, photos, and illustrations, is the culmination of many years of research and study, coupled with a complete understanding of the battlefield s complex terrain system For any student of the Civil War in general, or the Western Theater in particular, Powell s trilogy is a must read. Read The Chickamauga Campaign—Glory or the Grave – kino-fada.fr Chickamauga, I am convinced, was one of the most confusing battles of the Civil War So many uncertainties So little understanding by many officers as to what the situation was Some wonderful generalship James Longstreet early on, George Thomas on the Union left, division and brigade commanders Those who has bad days As not atypically Braxton Br...Glory or the Grave the Breakthrough, the Union Collapse, and the Defense of Horseshoe Ridge, September 20, 1863 is the second book of a trilogy of the Chickamauga Campaign of the American Civil War The trilogy begins in June, 1863 with the Tullahoma Campaign and ends on September 21, 1863, with the Union retreat from the Chickamauga battlefield in northern Georgia into Chattanooga During this time, William Rosecrans was the commanding general of the Union Army of the Cumberland while Braxto Glory or the Grave the Breakthrough, the Union Collapse, and the Defense of Horseshoe Ridge, September 20, 1863 is the second book of a trilogy of the Chickamauga Campaign of the American Civil War The trilogy begins in June, 1863 with the Tullahoma Campaign and ends on September 21, 1863, with the Union retreat from the Chickamauga battlefield in northern Georgia into Chattanooga During this time, William Rosecrans was the commanding general of the Union Army of the Cumberland while Braxton Bragg commanded the Confederate Army of Tennessee With the exception of Gettysburg...Every once and a while, there comes a series of books which redefine how we think of the engagement While volumes have been dealt with concerning the Battle of Gettysburg or Antietam, there have been lesser works on the Battle of Chickamauga which left quite a bit to be desired for the Civil War student Last year, a great series of books began by David A Powell named The Chickamauga Campaign The first in the series was The Chickamauga Campaign A Mad Irregular Battle and gave an incredible d Every once and a while, there comes a series of books which redefine how we think of the engagement While volumes have been dealt with concerning the Battle of Gettysburg or Antietam, there have been lesser works on the Battle of Chickamauga which left quite a bit to be desired for the Civil War student Last year, a great series of books began by David A Powell na...It s hard to believe 700 pages can be spent on the events of not just a single battle, but a single day of a battle Nevertheless, Powell has done it with this titanic volume about the final day of one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War Not only is this an extensive regimental level study, but Powell examines all the controversies and questions at length, such as the infamous order that lead to Wood s division moving and opening a hole in the Union line It is an exhaustive stu It s hard to believe 700 pages can be spent on the events of not just a single battle, but a single day of a battle Nevertheless, Powell has done it with this titanic volume about the final day of one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War Not only is this an extensive regimental level study, but Powell examines all the controversies and questions at length, such as the infamous order that lead to Wood s division moving and opening a hole in the Union line It is an exhaustive study of the subject and a darned good one.There is no shortage of maps in this volume I thought the previous one didn t have enough , but the annoying editorial decision to leave room for four lines of main text below each map continues It could also usesection breaks It s a hard book to find ...This book is very detailed and is a slow read It is well worth the effort.It is well researched and documented.It is a little too detailed for a casi reader but is a great book for the person who wants to know the truth about this import battle I have visited this battlefield several times and i,mfascinated by it with each visit There was chose on both sides and the author does a good job of describing th...Excellent

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05 July 2017

David A. Powell