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Year Of Desperate Struggle: Jeb Stuart And His Cavalry, From Gettysburg To Yellow Tavern, 18631864
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By The Summer Of 1863, Following Chancellorsville, It Was Clear To Everyone On Both Sides Of The Civil War That The Army Of Northern Virginia Was The Most Formidable Force Americans Had Ever Put In The Field. It Could Only Be Tied In Battle, If Against Great Odds, But Would More Usually Vanquish Its Opponents. A Huge Measure Of That Armys Success Was Attributable To Its Cavalry Arm, Under Major General J.E.B. Stuart, Which Had Literally Run Rings Around Its Enemies.But Northern Arithmetic And Expertise Were Gradually Catching Up. In This Work, The Sequel To His Acclaimed Year Of Glory, Author Monte Akers Tracks Stuart And His Cavalry Through The Following Year Of The War, From Gettysburg To The Overland Campaign, Concluding Only When Jeb Himself Succumbs To A Gunshot While Fending Off A Force Three Times His Size At The Very Gates Of Richmond. Gettysburg Put Paid To The Aura Of Unstoppable Victory Surrounding The Army Of Northern Virginia. But When Grant And Sheridan Came East They Found That Lee, Stuart, Longstreet, And The Rest Still Refused To Be Defeated. It Was A Year Of Grim Casualties And Ferocious Fightingin Short, A Year Of Desperate Struggle With The Gloves Off On Both Sides.This Work Picks Up Where Year Of Glory Left Off, With A Minute Examination Of Stuarts Cavalry During The Controversial Gettysburg Campaign, Followed By The Nine Months Of Sparring During Which The Army Of Potomac Declined To Undertake Further Major Thrusts Against Virginia. But Then The Unions Western Chieftains Arrived And The War Became One Huge Funeral Procession, As Grant And Sheridan Found That Their Prior Victories Had By No Means Prepared Them For Meeting The Army Of Northern Virginia.In This Work Akers Provides A Fascinating, Closein View Of The Confederacys Cavalry Arm During This Crucial Period Of The War. After Stuarts Death The Army Of Northern Virginia Would Eventually Be Cornered, But While He Was Alive It Was Often The Northerners Who Most Needed To Look To Their Security.Table Of Contentsprologue1. Out Of The Frying Pan And Into Hellmorning, June 24, 18632. The Wayward Road To Gettysburgjune 24 To July 1, 18633. East Cavalry Field And The Retreat To Virginiajuly 214, 18634. Return To The Bowerjuly 15August 26, 18635. Season Of Sparringaugust 27October 9, 18636. The Bristoe Campaign And The Buckland Racesoctober 922, 18637. Camp Wigwam And The Mine Run Campaignoctober 23November 30, 18638. The Hard Winter Of 186364December 1, 1863 To February 21, 18649. The Dahlgren Affair And The Federal Army Coilsfebruary 22 To April 30, 186410. Grant Launches Total War, From The Wilderness To Yellow Tavernmay 111, 186411. And Gods Will Was Donemay 1113, 186412. The World Without Jeb Stuartafter May 13, 1864Bibliographyindex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Year of Desperate Struggle'? A: The book focuses on Major General J.E.B. Stuart and his cavalry during the Civil War, particularly from the Battle of Gettysburg to Yellow Tavern, highlighting the challenges and battles faced by the Army of Northern Virginia.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Year of Desperate Struggle'? A: The author of the book is Monte Akers, known for his detailed examination of Civil War history.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 19, 2015.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Year of Desperate Struggle'? A: The book contains 312 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Is 'Year of Desperate Struggle' available in different formats? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers significant events during the Civil War, particularly the operations and strategies of J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry from Gettysburg through to the Overland Campaign.
- Q: Does the book include a bibliography or index? A: Yes, 'Year of Desperate Struggle' includes a bibliography and an index for reference.
- Q: How does the author approach the subject of cavalry in the Civil War? A: Monte Akers provides a minute examination of the Confederacy's cavalry arm, analyzing its impact and the military strategies employed during critical battles.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Year of Desperate Struggle'? A: The book explores themes of military strategy, leadership, and the brutal realities of war, as well as the changing dynamics of the Civil War as the Union forces evolved.