The most definitive volume on guerrilla warfare during the Civil War features a foreword by the distinguished scholar Bruce Catton and 22 photos and maps. Gray Ghosts introduces a cast of daring and dashing Southern soldiers: John Singleton Mosby; Turner Ashby; and Harry Gilmore; among others. These men used irregular troops and even more irregular methods against the invading Union Army. A fast-paced narrative describes daredevil acts performed by these small; bold bands of fighters; and shows how; over and over again; they managed to thwart Union efforts. Defiant to the end; the “gray ghosts†and rebel raiders resisted surrender after Appomattox and continued to fight until all hope was gone.
#1049758 in Books John W Brinsfield Jr 2016-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 1.10 x 6.10l; .0 #File Name: 0881465704265 pagesSummon Only the Brave Commanders Soldiers and Chaplains at Gettysburg
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book provides personal written accounts of the struggles; ...By Howard or Robin CantrellThis book provides personal written accounts of the struggles; challenges; and losses commanders; soldiers; and chaplains experienced during the Civil War. These accounts help you to visualize the Civil War first-hand.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Enthusiasts and novices will find this title Interesting and a good read.By David MarshallSummon Only the Brave! for the first time brings together the story and contributions of 240 Union and Confederate Chaplains and Missionaries during the Battle of Gettysburg in a well-researched volume which includes firsthand accounts from their memoirs; journals; diaries; letters; service records and civilian records. John W. Brinsfield; Jr. does a wonderful job of examining the actions leading to and throughout the battle as well as the disposition and essence of the civilian soldiers and officers of each army. The focus of this treatment is to evaluate how the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia officers made a difference in the determination of this turning point in the Civil War as well as a deeper understanding of the spiritual leadership of chaplains.The author’s prodigious knowledge of 19th-century religious institutions is on display throughout Commanders; Soldiers; and Chaplains at Gettysburg. Brinsfield is able to portray chaplains as human beings who even during the combat encouraged and ministered fighting men. Their efforts were greatly appreciated by their men evidenced by a battlefield statue being erected to Father William Corby of the Irish Brigade and the memorial to Chaplain Horatio Howell of the 90th Pennsylvania in the town. The men of faith themselves did not escape injury. Four chaplains were killed; wounded; or injured and eighteen captured to be detained in prisons. This is a balanced and detailed account in the words of these brave humanitarians.Everything about this book will interest readers who want to know more about the Battle of Gettysburg and the importance of chaplains in greatly assisting the men fight during three important days in July of 1863. No one reading this marvelously researched and superbly written tome will ever again be able to see chaplains as anything other than great individuals. In this thorough and engaging new title; this outstanding writer shows how these men helped bury the dead and comfort suffering warriors. The Order of Battle; the appendices and the helpful maps produced by Hal Jespersen greatly enhance this study.Mercer University Press has produced a fascinating and informative new tapestry. It is refreshing to find that even on a battle that has been so often investigated one can discover new and insightful material. This book reviewer highly recommends this work to the serious student of the Civil War.
