The history of the Vikings is bloody and eventful; and Viking warriors continue to capture the popular imagination to this day. They made history; establishing the dukedom of Normandy; providing the Byzantine Emperors' bodyguard; and landing on the shores of America 500 years before Columbus.Beautifully illustrated with color photographs and original Osprey artwork; this book presents a new window into their way of life including detailed studies of the Hersir; the raiding warrior of the Viking world; and the legendary Viking longship.
#1413037 in Books Jamie Gillum 2014-02-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.14 x 6.00l; 1.47 #File Name: 1470106817504 pagesTwenty five Hours to Tragedy The Battle of Spring Hill and Operations on November 29 1864 Precursor to the Battle of Franklin
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It shows the how the fog of war can influence great events.By J GrafThe book highlights the action; or rather non action; at Spring Hill. It shows the how the fog of war can influence great events.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A fine; fine book about a series of events; that if unfolded just slightly differently; possibly could've changed how the war enBy KevinWhat an outstanding book! Very well researched; compiled; written; and edited. My hat is off to Mr. Gillum. Once I began to read the book; I didn't want to put it down. But; I had to. I was being wheeled into surgery to have my left hip replaced and the doctor was on his schedule; not mine. Oh well. I resumed reading as soon as I became coherent enough to find my glasses. Still; I had way too many interruptions to allow me the time needed to finish one section before anotherbnyerruption arrived; in the form of another hospital person asking me the same set of questions the previous person had asked my just 20-30 minutes earlier. What's wrong with these people!? Why don't they compare notes if they insist on asking the same questions. What could've possibly changed between now and 2 minutes ago that would necessitate me changing my initial answer and causing me to lose my place and need to re-read the previous two paragraphs? I believe it's a conspiracy to keep me from reading.Anyway; I found the book to be an excellent read and well worth anyone's time should they be even the least bit interested in our Civil War history; and; especially toward the events that led to the Battle of Franklin and Nashville; in late 1864.If I were to identify a ne thing of fault about the book;it would be that the book needs to be offered in e-book format; specifically in Kindle format as that format is the format that reaches the most readers our e-books.I've one more item; though; since I've lived in Middle Tennessee for the past 18 years myself (not being a native); and I; too; share a deep love for Civil War history; it would've been a huge help to me and others not familiar with the way this area looked during the Civil War; if some sort of over-lay of the present roads and highways could've been added to the book. In the past; nearly -5- years since the battles occurred; some of the roads and highways have been altered. The overlay would give the reader(s) an idea of actual locations of the various units as it relates to present-day roads and structures. Recently; many roads have been added to the Spring Hill area and some roads have had their names changed.I don't mean this as a negative about this book. I simply feel; from talking to people who've been in the area all of their lives; that due to modern construction and "the shifting sands of time;" that an overlay of the present roads would better serve the reader. Perhaps Google Earth could be used somehow. (Hence the 4-Star rating.)14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. 4 1/2 starsBy KennethThe author gives a very good account of the battle (or non-battle) of Spring Hill; TN in the American Civil War. The rebels had made a masterful flanking march and were just about to cut off the federal army; but the "fog of war" intervened and left the rebels 100-250 yards away from Franklin Pike unmoving as night fell. The federal army marched by all night long. This book tells of the command maneuvers mistakes and the fortunes of the troops involved on both sides. Gillum uses a great many first hand accounts to illustrate small things. The only thing I did not like about the book is that the maps are all at the center of the book and not with the text that references the action the map illustrates.
