Lee vs. McClellan: The First Campaign
by Clayton R. Newell
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Author: Clayton R. NewellEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-10-22
ISBN: 0895264528
Number of pages: 325
Publisher: Regnery Books
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Book Review: A small but important campaign
Summary: 4 Stars
Western Virginia in 1861 was a Union dream come true and a Confederate nightmare. As both sides struggle to lean how make war, Western Virginia succeeded from the Confederate States of America. This is the story of the first campaign of the Civil War, the foundation of George B. McClellan's reputation. Facing a divided Confederate command structure, aided by William Rosecrans and operating in friendly territory Mac had all the trumps. Robert E. Lee, unable to grasp the idea that any Virginian would not follow the state's lead was slow to react. When he finally was forced to take command, it was to late and his reputation suffers for it. Granny Lee the King of spades was one of the nicer things said about him.
This well written book has maps in the right place and illustrations of the main players. An Epilogue covers how many of the characters fared during and after the war. Over all, this is an above average account of a small but important campaign.
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