Civil War Arkansas, 1863: The Battle for a Statevolume 23

by Mark K. Christ

Book Overview

The Arkansas River Valley is one of the most fertile regions in the South. During the Civil War, the river also served as a vital artery for moving troops and supplies. In 1863 the battle to wrest control of the valley was, in effect, a battle for the state itself. In spite of its importance, however, this campaign is often overshadowed by the siege of Vicksburg. Now Mark K. Christ offers the first detailed military assessment of parallel events...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806144335
• ISBN13: 9780806144337
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"