In the Lion's Mouth: Hood's Tragic Retreat from Nashville, 1864

by Derek Smith

- Spellbinding account of the Confederates' retreat after their crushing defeat at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864- The 12-day, 100-mile retreat took place during one of the worst winters on record with Union forces in hot pursuit- Features notable commanders such as Nathan Bedford Forrest and John Bell Hood- Colorfully written, with a focus on the human element in this military catastrophe

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811710599
• ISBN13: 9780811710596
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"