The Civil War in Tennessee, 1862–1863
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About the Book
In 1862, with the outcome of the Civil War far from sure, leaders on both sides began to pinpoint places vital for their army’s success. For both Union and Confederate forces, Tennessee was a prize. Drawing on contemporary sources such as memoirs and official correspondence, this book details the struggle for control of Tennessee during 1862 and 1863. It follows troop movements through some of1the worst battles, including Shiloh, Stone’s River and Chickamauga. The Union victory at the battle of Chattanooga—which brought Tennessee definitively under Union control—and its consequences for both sides are discussed in detail.
About the Author(s)
Bibliographic Details
Jack H. Lepa
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages: 239
Bibliographic Info: 24 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2011 [2007]
pISBN: 978-0-7864-6431-9
eISBN: 978-1-4766-0467-1
Imprint: McFarland
Table of Contents
Preface 1
1. Preparing to Fight 3
2. The River Campaign Begins 14
3. Fort Donelson 21
4. Turning Point in the West 32
5. Johnston Risks All 45
6. First Day at Shiloh 53
7. Shiloh—Day Two 69
8. Shiloh’s Aftermath and Subsequent Campaigns 78
9. Rosecrans Takes Command 88
10. Slaughter at Stone’s River 95
11. A Victory of Sorts 104
12. Spring 1863 110
13. A Campaign of Maneuver 116
14. A Fight Is Coming 125
15. Chickamauga—First Day 136
16. Chickamauga—Second Day 142
17. Chattanooga Under Siege 152
18. Grant Goes to Work 162
19. Nothing to Do but Wait 171
20. Lookout Mountain 180
21. Missionary Ridge 188
22. An Impossible Victory 195
23. After Chattanooga 204
Chapter Notes 209
Bibliography 221
Index 227
Book Reviews & Awards
- “excellent…highly recommend[ed]”—Civil War News
- “a useful guide”—Blue & Gray Magazine
- “draws on primary sources from all points of the compass…particularly good at explaining the battles”—Reference & Research Book News
