Campaigns Of The Army Of The Potomac (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417966981)

Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac is a historical book written by William Swinton that provides a detailed account of the military campaigns fought by the Union Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. The book covers the period from the formation of the army in 1861 to the end of the war in 1865.The author, William Swinton, was a journalist and historian who served as a correspondent for the New York Times during the Civil War. His firsthand experience of the war and his access to military records and reports make this book an authoritative and comprehensive account of the Army of the Potomac's campaigns.The book is divided into chapters that cover each major campaign fought by the Army of the Potomac, including the First Battle of Bull Run, the Peninsula Campaign, the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Battle of Chancellorsville, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Overland Campaign.In addition to providing a detailed narrative of each campaign, Swinton also includes analysis and commentary on the strategies and tactics employed by the Union Army and its commanders, including George B. McClellan, Ambrose Burnside, Joseph Hooker, and George G. Meade.Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, military strategy and tactics, and the role of the Union Army in the conflict.A Critical History Of Operations In Virginia, Maryland And Pennsylvania From The Commencement To The Close Of The War 1861 To 1865.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Swinton
ISBN-10: 141796698X
ISBN-13: 9781417966981
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 708
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.55d