This portion of these Tales of the War begins following the evacuation of Little Rock in September 1863; and proceeds through the winter of 1863-1864. The highlight of the Chapter 1 is the little known "Hog Expedition" of January 1864; in which the Confederate cavalry scoured the Arkansas River bottom for hogs; cattle; sheep; and whatever animals they could find to feed the starving army; which was in winter camps. Chapter 2 brings to light the participation of the Arkansas and Missouri troops in the Red River Expedition of 1864. The final chapter of the this book covers the Camden Expedition from the time that the Union Army left Little Rock on March 23; until it returned to that city on May 2-3; 1864. This volume of the series is highly annotated; using a large number of sources; including every known modern work on the subjects presented. Included in this edition are several appendices with detailed Confederate Orders of Battle for the Battles of Pleasant Hill and Jenkins' Ferry; as well as Orders of Battle for the lesser; though still significant actions at Poison Springs and Marks' Mill. As in previous volumes; selected biographies are presented; with an assortment of correspondence from the principle personalities of the book; extended comments on the Red River and Camden Expeditions; plus a detailed index for easy reference.
#792293 in Books Barry Quintin 2014-03-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 1.20 x 6.20l; 1.70 #File Name: 1909384968552 pagesThe Road to Koniggratz Helmuth Von Moltke and the Austro Prussian War 1866
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the most accessible and enjoyable history books I've ever read.By oldenoughtoknowbetterOne of the most accessible and enjoyable history books I've ever read. The author packs in plenty of detail without losing the narrative thread or purpose of the subject. I especially enjoyed the concise yet informative treatment of the 1864 Danish war; a conflict all but ignored by historians of the wars of unification. I will be reading more of Quintin Barry in the future.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Europe as we know it today was formed by ...By CustomerThe Europe as we know it today was formed by the events described in this book - a historical masterpiece.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... the world that the Austrian army was not the best army in Europe nor was it the best leadBy SecretagentmanThe campaign that proved to Europe and the world that the Austrian army was not the best army in Europe nor was it the best lead.
