Chickamauga 1863: The River of Death

by James R. Arnold

Book Overview

Osprey's examination of the battle at Chickamagua, one of the decisive campaigns of the American Civil War (1861-1865). By the Autumn of 1863 the Confederacy was in dire straits. In a colossal gamble, Confederate President Jefferson Davis stripped forces from all the major Confederate armies to reinforce the Army of Tennessee in a last ditch attempt to crush the Union. On 19th September the Confederates attacked the Union army along Chickamauga creek...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855322633
• ISBN13: 9781855322639
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

A Concise History of Chickamauga

As with the other titles in Osprey's Campaign Series, 'Chickamauga 1863: The River of Death' presents the history of this famous battle of The War Between The States in a factual and easy-to-read text. Of particular note are the many photos and artists renderings as well as the orders of battle for both the Confederate and Union forces. One is introduced to such pivotal figures as Nathan Bedford Forrest, James Longstreet, Braxton Bragg, Patrick Cleburne, George Thomas, and William Rosecrans. The contributions of these men to the battle, as well as those of lesser-known officers and enlisted men, are recounted in a even-handed but quick-paced and enjoyable manner. After digesting this 96 page book one cannot help but have a better understanding of The Battle of Chickamauga as well as its causes and effects.