The Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky (Civil War Sesquicentennial Series)

Name: The Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky (Civil War Sesquicentennial Series)
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Rating: 4.2 (99 reviews)
Author: Stuart W. Sanders

by Stuart W. Sanders

Biography Memoir

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4.2 stars from 99 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You're interested in Civil War history beyond the famous battles like Gettysburg and Antietam.
You want a meticulously researched account that reads like narrative history, not a dry textbook.
You appreciate biographies of lesser-known generals like George Thomas who made outsized impacts on the war.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a sweeping overview of the entire Civil War rather than a deep dive into one specific engagement.
You need heavily illustrated battle maps to follow military movements; this focuses on narrative and analysis.
You prefer books about famous Confederate generals like Lee and Jackson over Union commanders.

About this book

On January 19, 1862, Confederate and Union forces engaged in the Battle of Mill Springs in south-central Kentucky. Armies of inexperienced soldiers fought in wooded terrain as rain transformed the bloodied ground into mud. The battle marked the first major Union victory since the Federal defeat at Bull Run. The Union triumph secured Kentucky for the Union and opened Tennessee to Federal invasion. The battle saw the death of General Felix Zollicoffer, who was killed after wandering into Union lines, and featured the actions of General George Thomas. Civil War historian Stuart W. Sanders examines this battle and its significance to the broader conflict.

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