Overview

During the Civil War, the Shenandoah Valley was the scene of 326 engagements, many taking place around Winchester. The city was occupied and evacuated 72 times and six major battles were fought in the vicinity, including First and Second Kernstown and Cedar Creek. Geography was a crucial factor in the struggle to control Winchester, which was key to controlling Virginia. Confederate occupation gave them psychological dominance of the central valley and enabled them to disrupt enemy operations. When Union forces prevailed, they dictated the tempo of operations in the region. The decisive Union capture of the city in 1864 foretold the end of the Confederacy. Drawing on the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, this book chronicles the strategic battle for the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.

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Author:   Edward B. McCaul, Jr
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.422kg
ISBN:  

9781476683980

ISBN 10:   1476683980
Pages:   235
Publication Date:   13 September 2023
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction  1. Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley  2. Geography and the First Battle of Kernstown—22–23 March 1862  3. Geography and the First Battle of Winchester—25 May 1862  4. Geography and the Second Battle of Winchester—13–15 June 1863  5. Geography and the Second Battle of Kernstown—24 July 1864  6. Geography and the Third Battle of Winchester—19 September 1864  7. Geography and the Battle of Cedar Creek—19 October 1864  8. Control of Winchester  9. Geography and History 10. Geography and War 11. Geography and Command Decisions During the American Civil War 12. Geography, Technology, and the American Civil War 13. Geography and the Future Appendix A. Macadamized Roads Appendix B. Major Battles for Winchester Appendix C. Confederate Invasions and Raids of the North Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

Reviews

"""The strength of this book lies in its examination of environmental and terrain factors and their influence on the fighting and strategy of armies in the Shenandoah Valley... McCaul's precise depictions of battlefield terrain and army movements, along with a wealth or modern and historic maps, provide an excellent overall strategic walkthrough of this critical Civil War site.""-Civil War Book Review"

""The strength of this book lies in its examination of environmental and terrain factors and their influence on the fighting and strategy of armies in the Shenandoah Valley... McCaul's precise depictions of battlefield terrain and army movements, along with a wealth or modern and historic maps, provide an excellent overall strategic walkthrough of this critical Civil War site.""-Civil War Book Review ""The strength of this book lies in its examination of environmental and terrain factors and their influence on the fighting and strategy of armies in the Shenandoah Valley... McCaul's precise depictions of battlefield terrain and army movements, along with a wealth or modern and historic maps, provide an excellent overall strategic walkthrough of this critical Civil War site.""--Civil War Book Review

Author Information

Edward B. McCaul, Jr., is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and received a Ph.D., in history from Ohio State University. He has published more than 30 articles and interviews in addition to two books on the Civil War. He lives in Winchester, Virginia.

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