Unmatched in its description of the battle's tactics and actual fighting.--Ethan Rafuse; author of McClellan's WarOn July 21; 1861; near a Virginia railroad junction twenty-five miles from Washington; DC; the Union and Confederate armies clashed in the first major battle of the Civil War. This revised edition of Hennessy's classic is the premier tactical account of First Manassas/Bull Run.Combines narrative; analysis; and interpretation into a clear; easy-to-follow account of the battle's unfoldingFeatures commanders who would later become legendary; such as William T. Sherman and Thomas J. Jackson; who earned his "Stonewall" nickname at First Manassas
#407124 in Books Stackpole Books 2008-10-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.75 x 9.25 x 1.75l; 5.91 #File Name: 0811704394544 pages
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent detail and great reference sourceBy Jordi GarciaExcellent detail and great reference source. Very well illustrated and excellent photographs of the terrain from locations of both defender and attacker. Also provides the reader with a thorough understanding of all arms of service; including infantry; cavalry; artillery; logistics; medical; their structure; formations; how they operated; tactics used etc. as well as detailed biographies of many of the key people. The three days of the battle are examined in detail as well as key events leading up to it.A book I will come back to again and again.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Gettysburg and Much MoreBy Robert D WellsThe Gettysburg Companion exceeded my expectations. The details that the author researched when writing the book sheds light and perspective as to how and why many of the decisions were made at Gettysburg. It certainly answered many of the questions and provided details to situations that I had concerns with. I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent reading The Gettysburg Companion and would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in that time and point in American History.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great detail and information.By Steve paynterI have seen a good few books on Gettysburg;and this book would be the best I have ever seen or owned.very comprehensive and detailed Mark Adkin has done a great job in bringing the battle to life.I enjoyed this book so much I have purchased his book on Waterloo.
