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The Yankee Invasion of Texas (Volume 8) (CansecoKeck History Series),Used
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In 1863 the Union capture of Texas was viewed as crucial to the strategy to deny the Confederacy the territory west of the Mississippi and thus to break the back of Southern military force.Overland, Texas supplied Louisiana and points east with needed goods; by way of Mexico, Texas offered a detour around the blockade of Southern ports and thus an economic link to England and France. But Union forces had no good base from which to interdict either part of the Texas trade. Their efforts were characterized by short, unsuccessful forays, primarily in East and South Texas. One of these, which left New Orleans on October 26, 1863, and was known as the Rio Grande Expedition, forms the centerpiece of this book.Stephen A. Townsend carefully traces the actionsand inactionof the Union forces from the capture of Brownsville by troops under Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks, through the advance up the coast with the help of Union Loyalists, until General Ulysses S. Grant ordered the abandonment of all of Texas except Brownsville in March 1864. Townsend analyzes the effects of the campaign on the local populace, the morale and good order of the two armies involved, U.S. diplomatic relations with France, the Texas cotton trade, and postwar politics in the state. He thoughtfully assesses the benefits and losses to the Northern war effort of this only sustained occupation of Texas.No understanding of the Civil War west of the Mississippior its place in the Union strategy for the Deep Southwill be complete without this informative study.
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- Q: What is 'The Yankee Invasion of Texas' about? A: 'The Yankee Invasion of Texas' details the Union's military efforts to capture Texas during the Civil War, focusing on the strategic importance of the state and the challenges faced by Union forces.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Stephen A. Townsend, who analyzes the military and political implications of the Union's campaigns in Texas.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on January 27, 2006.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 194 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Yankee Invasion of Texas'.
- Q: What historical period does this book cover? A: The book covers events during the American Civil War, specifically the Union's military efforts in Texas.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include military strategy, the impact of the Union's occupation on local populations, and the broader implications for the Confederacy and foreign relations.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is beneficial for historians, students, and anyone interested in Civil War history, military strategy, and Texas history.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.