The American Civil War (2): The war in the West 1861–July 1863

By (author): "Stephen D. Engle"
Genres:Nonfiction books  19th Century books  Civil War books  Military History books  American Civil War books  Civil War Western Theater books  
The American Civil War (2): The war in the West 1861–July 1863
ISBN1841762407
ISBN139781841762401
AsinThe American Civil War (2): The war in the West 1861–July 1863
Original titleThe American Civil War (2): The War In The West 1861-July 1863 (Essential Histories)
SeriesOsprey Essential Histories #10, The American Civil War #2
The American Civil War's vast Western Theater witnessed enormously important military campaigning during the period 1861 - 1863. This book, the third in a four-volume series, examines the geographical, logistical and strategic factors that shaped fighting in this theater, as well as assessing officers who played key roles . It covers the story of Ulysses S Grant's important capture of rebel positions before marching south to win the battle of Shiloh, as well as that of Albert Sidney Johnston, the pride of the Confederacy. Finally, it details the dramatic events of the siege of Vicksburg, the Confederates final fortress.