The American Civil War (3): The War in the East 1863-1865

by Robert K. Krick

Book Overview

Great battles and famous commanders dominated the military history of the Civil War in the Eastern Theater during the period 1863-1865. This book includes revealing details of the clash at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the costliest battle ever waged in the Western Hemisphere, but, contrary to common belief, puts forward the theory that it was not a great turning point in the war. This book also examines the events that led to Robert E Lee accepting generous...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841762415
• ISBN13: 9781841762418
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

One of the best Essential Histories volumes out there. Krick's storytelling is superb.

Robert Krick is perhaps the most engaging author I have yet found in the Essential Histories series. He makes this one of the most enjoyable reads of the collection. In this volume, the focus is almost exclusively on the Virginia theatre, from the time of Stonewall Jackson's death (at the end of vol 1) through Robert E Lee's surrender at the Appomattox courthouse. Krick's writing brings this story to life and makes this volume particularly pleasant and easy to read. Interestingly, and unusually for most Civil War historians, Krick comes off as being more sympathetic with the Confederacy's than the Union's leadership. As Lee's generals consistently outmaneuver and outfight those from the North, but gradually get worn down by the vastly greater resources of Grant, the underlying tone here seems to be one of admiration for Confederate tactics and denigration of Northern incompetence. A very interesting and informative perspective that should please both scholars and newcomers to Civil War history. And, as usual for the Essential Histories collection, this volume contains lots of wonderful pictures and photos of many of the important individuals involved and of particular moments described in the text. Very highly recommended!