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A fully illustrated history of the Shiloh campaign, from its earliest origins and the armies and commanders on both sides to the strategy of the campaign from both perspectives, how the armies ended up along the Tennessee River at Shiloh, and the two-day battle that unfolded thereafter. It will include a discussion on the related river war and the naval vessels involved, the retreat from the battlefield, the casualties, treatment of wounded, burial of the dead, and establishment of the National Military Park. AUTHOR: Sean Michael Chick graduated from University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Communications and from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Master of Arts in History. He works in New Orleans, leading historic tours of his hometown and helping residents and visitors appreciate the city's past. He is the author of The Battle of Petersburg, June 15–21, 1864 (Potomac, 2015) and Dreams of Victory: General P. G. T. Beauregard in the Civil War (Savas Beatie, 2021). 100-120 photographs, artworks and maps

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9781636243696

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""...a strong modern overview that should readily appeal to readers seeking their first exposure to the greatest western battle of the early-war period.""-- ""Civil War Books & Authors"" ""The concise recap of the battle includes the strategy, missed opportunities, anecdotes about individual actions, and challenges of fighting in the woods. It's a nice addition to the series.""-- ""Historical Miniatures Gaming Society""

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Sean Michael Chick graduated from University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Communications and from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Master of Arts in History. He works in New Orleans, leading historic tours of his hometown and helping residents and visitors appreciate the city's past. He is the author of The Battle of Petersburg, June 15-21, 1864 (2015) and Dreams of Victory: General P. G. T. Beauregard in the Civil War (2021).

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