The Battle of Glendale: Robert E. Lee's Lost Opportunity (Civil War Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (986 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626198926 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Author Douglas Crenshaw details the dramatic Battle of Glendale in the Civil War.. McClellan, stood at the doorstep of Richmond. By late June 1862, the Union army, under George B. Hill, James Longstreet and "Stonewall" Jackson were among those who engaged in the harrowing day of battle during the Seven Days' Campaign. Lee attacked McClellan and drove the Union army into a full retreat toward the safety of the James River. Lee recognized an opportunity to seal a decisive victory and commanded his Army of Northern Virginia to prevent the Union forces from retreating. In a desperate hour for the Confederate capital, Robert E. A.P
Five Stars James I. Cooke Great book. Interesting and well written.. A Very Good New Book on the Battle of Glendale James A. Rosebrock This is a very useful account of one of the most important but perhaps least covered battles of the Civil War. Glendale is one of the Seven Days Battles of June 1862. It was possibly Lee's last best chance to snare the Army of the Potomac before it could get to the high ground at Malvern Hill. This is a tactical st. Informative Book History Buff My ancestor fought in this battle and I found the book to be informative.
About the Author Douglas Crenshaw is a strategic IT sourcing manager who has studied history both at Randolph Macon University and the University of Richmond. . A volunteer for the Richmond National Battlefield Park, Crenshaw is an avid history enthusiast and member of the Richmond Civil War Roundtable
Douglas Crenshaw is a strategic IT sourcing manager who has studied history both at Randolph Macon University and the University of Richmond. . A volunteer for the Richmond National Battlefield Park, Crenshaw is an avid history enthusiast and member of the Richmond Civil War Roundtable