Chickamauga. Useless, Disastrous Battle (eBook)

Unveiling the Tragic Legacy of Chickamauga Conflict

Smith D. Atkins (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
130 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406610060-5 (EAN)

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In "Chickamauga: Useless, Disastrous Battle," Smith D. Atkins meticulously dissects the infamous Civil War battle of Chickamauga, employing a blend of narrative history and scholarly analysis. The book delves into the strategic miscalculations and tumultuous leadership that led to one of the war's most significant engagements, marked by high casualties and territorial shifts. Atkins's literary style is characterized by clarity and a commanding prose that draws the reader into the chaos of battle, while maintaining a critical perspective that situates the event within the broader context of military history and American identity during the Civil War era. Smith D. Atkins, a noted historian and military analyst, draws upon extensive research and personal reflections shaped by both his academic background and familial ties to veterans of the Civil War. His expertise offers readers a unique lens through which to explore not only the tactical blunders of the involved commanders but also the human cost of war, illustrating how devastating conflicts can resonate across generations. This compelling work is a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, providing a nuanced understanding of Chickamauga's place in Civil War history. Atkins'Äôs compelling narrative invites readers to grapple with the complexities of leadership and the ramifications of warfare, ensuring that the lessons of the past remain vividly relevant today.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1861-1865 • 1863 • Americana historical events • American Civil War • Battle of • battle of chickamauga • chickamauga • Chickamauga battlefield • Civil War • Civil War Analysis • Civil War battlefields • confederate army • engaging historical narrative • historical fiction • historical military strategy • History • human cost of war • military history • military history enthusiasts • Primary source accounts • soldier's story • strategic military movements • tragedy of conflict • union army • United States • veteran memoirs • war fiction