The Louisville Nashville Railroad was completed just as the first salvos of the Civil War erupted. As one of the few railroads linking the North and South; the LN was valuable to both the Union and the Confederacy. Consequently; its route became a fiercely contested corridor of fire and blood. This history recounts the numerous military events along the LN in the years 1861 through 1865; and also examines the still-resonant theme of the relationship between a major corporation and the government during a time of national crisis.
#2993435 in Books McFarland 2010-04-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.11 x .63 x 6.97l; 1.08 #File Name: 0786442182279 pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Louisiana Troops in the Western Theater Get the Attention They DeserveBy Charles K. Billings M.D.Louisiana troops in the Army of Northern Virginia have been the subject of several books over the years. Service under Lee; the Eastern Theater bias of some historians; and the colorful nickname "Louisiana Tigers" for the eastern troops all contribute to this recognition. But there were also hard-fighting; deserving Louisiana soldiers in the Army of Tennessee and the Army of Mississippi as well. This book chronicles their service and gives them the attention they deserve. This book is very well researched. There are ample quotes from primary sources. There are biographical sketches as well as vivid battle and campaign story-telling. Numerous photographs bring the Louisiana soldiers to life; and battle maps zero in on the movements of specific Louisiana regiments in each of the battles chronicled. For geneologists as well as readers interested in the role of specific Louisiana units in the Western Theater of the War Between the States; this book saves the time that would be necessary to research numerous other volumes to find the information condensed in this one book. I found the book to be well-written; even entertaining. It fills a gap in the historical record and interestingly describes the same respect for the hard-fighting; well-led Louisiana troops among their Western army colleagues as existed for the Louisiana troops in the Army of Northern Virginia. It seems that wherever Louisiana troops served; they were respected for their fighting abilities above and beyond their enjoyment of good food; drink; and merriment.My only complaint about this book is the occasional; annoying appearance of typographical errors; e.g. Fort Pulaski when Fort Pickens is intended; or an Illinois regiment when an Indiana regiment is intended. But otherwise; I was happy to find an author willing to spend the hours and hours of research needed to pull together a book with this much valuable information; and all in one place. To my knowledge there is not another book that addresses this topic with the thoroughness and accuracy found here; For these reasons; the time spent reading this book was rewarding and it occupies a place of honor on my War Between the States bookshelf.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy CustomerI've read it twice and loaned it to two friends that are civil war buff. One actually found the name of one of his relatives that fought in the war. If you like reading about the Civil War and have any connection to Louisiana; I recommend it highly.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Simply ExcellentBy Justin AsherThis book is outstanding. Anyone wishing to know about Louisiana in the AOT has to get this book. I have never seen most of the information in this book about a forgotten chapter in the War of Rebellion. If you want to learn about the aspect of Louisiana Regiments in the West; you need to pick up this book. Great maps and pictures make this a must read.
