Title:
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY 1862
STONEWALL JACKSON OUTMANEUVERS THE UNION |
By: |
Clayton Donnell, Adam Hook (Illus), James Donnell |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£12.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1780963793 |
ISBN 13: |
9781780963792 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
20 July, 2013 |
Series: |
Campaign 258 |
Pages: |
96 |
Description: |
Major General "Stonewall" Jackson became a legend for his actions in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, in 1862. His forces, never numbering more than 17,000 men, overcame a combined Union force of 50,000, demonstrating his ability to maneuvre his troops and deceive his enemies into believing he possessed the advantage. |
Synopsis: |
Major General "Stonewall" Jackson became a legend for his actions in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, in 1862. Marching over 600 miles in 48 days, he, along with his army, won five major battles. His forces, never numbering more than 17,000 men, overcame a combined Union force of 50,000, demonstrating his ability to maneuvre his troops and deceive his enemies into believing he possessed the advantage. Charted throughout these pages is the journey leading up to, and including, "Stonewall" Jackson's final victory, all the while performing better than anyone could have expected. The campaign became a showcase for the mobility and success of Jackson's outnumbered men, who held the larger Union forces pinned down and off balance, consequently allowing Jackson to force march his men to take part in the Seven Days Battles that saved Richmond and gained him victory. |
Illustrations: |
30 b/w; 30 col |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |