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If It Takes All Summer: The Battle Of Spotsylvania (Civil War America)
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The Termination Of The War And The Fate Of The Union Hung In The Balance In May Of 1864 As Robert E. Lee'S Army Of Northern Virginia And Ulysses S. Grant'S Army Of The Potomac Clashed In The Virginia Countrysidefirst In The Battle Of The Wilderness, Where The Federal Army Sustained Greater Losses Than At Chancellorsville, And Then Further South In The Vicinity Of Spotsylvania Courthouse, Where Grant Sought To Cut Lee'S Troops Off From The Confederate Capital Of Richmond.This Is The First Booklength Examination Of The Pivotal Spotsylvania Campaign Of 721 May. Drawing On Extensive Research In Manuscript Collections Across The Country And An Exhaustive Reading Of The Available Literature, William Matter Sets The Strategic Stage For The Campaign Before Turning To A Detailed Description Of Tactical Movements. He Offers Abundant Fresh Material On Race From The Wilderness To Spotsylvania, The Role Of Federal And Confederate Calvary, Emory Upton'S Brilliantly Conceived Union Assault On 10 May, And The Bitter Clash On 19 May At The Harris Farm. Throughout The Book, Matter Assesses Each Side'S Successes, Failures, And Lost Opportunities And Sketches Portraits Of The Principal Commanders.The Centerpiece Of The Narrative Is A Meticulous And Dramatic Treatment Of The Horrific Encounter In The Salient That Formed The Confederate Center On 12 May. There The Campaign Reached Its Crisis, As Soldiers Waged Perhaps The Longest And Most Desperate Fight Of The Entire War For Possession Of The Bloody Anglea Fight So Savage That Trees Were Literally Shot To Pieces By Musket Fire. Matter'S Sure Command Of A Mass Of Oftenconflicting Testimony Enables Him To Present By Far The Clearest Account To Date Of This Immensely Complex Phase Of The Battle.Rigorously Researched, Effectively Presented, And Well Supported By Maps, This Book Is A Model Tactical Study That Accords Long Overdue Attention To The Spotsylvania Campaign. It Will Quickly Take Its Place In The Front Rank Of Military Studies Of The Civil War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'If It Takes All Summer: The Battle of Spotsylvania'? A: The book offers a comprehensive examination of the pivotal Spotsylvania campaign, detailing the strategic and tactical movements of both the Union and Confederate forces during the battles in May 1864.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'If It Takes All Summer: The Battle of Spotsylvania' is William D. Matter.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 471 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 14, 1988.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Civil War history? A: Yes, the book is rigorously researched and well-presented, making it suitable for both novices and those familiar with Civil War history.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the strategic significance of the Spotsylvania campaign, the role of race, the tactics employed by both armies, and detailed accounts of specific battles and commanders.
- Q: Does the book include maps or illustrations? A: Yes, the book is well supported by maps that help illustrate the tactical movements and positions during the campaign.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its First Edition.
- Q: Is this book considered a valuable resource for military studies? A: Yes, it is regarded as a model tactical study that provides long overdue attention to the Spotsylvania campaign, making it a valuable resource for military studies.