Overview
One year into the Civil War, beset by military and political pressures, General George B. McClellan committed his Army of the Potomac to the Peninsula Campaign, with the capture of Richmond his ultimate goal. Hampered by Lincoln's demand for troops to protect Washington, a limited Union Army entered a series of battles around the community of Hanover Court House, Virginia. Although they forced a Confederate retreat, they missed the opportunity to press on and capture Richmond--an opportunity that never came again. Here is the first detailed look at the battle most widely known as Hanover Court House and Slash Church, focusing on the engagements between Union V Corps commander Fitz John Porter and Confederate General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch. Photographs are included, along with appendices featuring the official reports of both commanders and lists of casualties from both sides.
Full Product Details
Author: Michael C. Hardy
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.381kg
ISBN: 9780786469208
ISBN 10: 078646920
Pages: 213
Publication Date: 10 November 2011
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
steeped in detail...excellent...comprehensive...a must-read --The Civil War News; Michael Hardy is to be commended...a high end publication...well written...will likely be considered the standard work on the subject for some time to come --www.cwba.blogspot.com.
steeped in detail...excellent...comprehensive...a must-read --<i>The Civil War News</i>; Michael Hardy is to be commended...a high end publication...well written...will likely be considered the standard work on the subject for some time to come --<i>www.cwba.blogspot.com.</i>
"steeped in detail...excellent...comprehensive...a must-read--The Civil War News; """"Michael Hardy is to be commended...a high end publication...well written...will likely be considered the standard work on the subject for some time to come""""--www.cwba.blogspot.com"
Author Information
Michael C. Hardy has written numerous books, articles and essays focusing on the Civil War. He has won the Willie Parker Peace History Book Award six times. He has also been presented the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal by the United Daughters of the Confederacy for his work on preserving Confederate history. His articles have appeared in nationally syndicated magazines, and he frequently presents lectures and interpretive programs on Appalachia’s role in the Civil War. He lives in western North Carolina.
