First Bull Run 1861
The South's First Victory
1st Edition
Published on 20. June 2013
96 pages
978-1-4728-0432-7 (ISBN)
Description
A detailed, illustrated account of the beginning of the Civil War.
At Bull Run, two inexperienced, ill-trained and poorly led armies clashed in the opening engagement of the American Civil War. Culminating in a stalwart defensive fight by Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson's Virginia Brigade, this is the story of the Confederacy's first victory. Alan Hankinson investigates the personalities of the principal commanders and examines the opposing armies, showing how the widely varying uniforms of different units caused mistakes of identity which affected the battle at crucial points.
Weapons, intelligence and the almost universal inexperience of troops on both sides are all discussed, helping to explain the events of the battle itself.
At Bull Run, two inexperienced, ill-trained and poorly led armies clashed in the opening engagement of the American Civil War. Culminating in a stalwart defensive fight by Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson's Virginia Brigade, this is the story of the Confederacy's first victory. Alan Hankinson investigates the personalities of the principal commanders and examines the opposing armies, showing how the widely varying uniforms of different units caused mistakes of identity which affected the battle at crucial points.
Weapons, intelligence and the almost universal inexperience of troops on both sides are all discussed, helping to explain the events of the battle itself.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
65 b/w; 18 col
ISBN-13
978-1-4728-0432-7 (9781472804327)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
05/1990
Osprey Publishing
€41.03
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Person
Alan Hankinson has completed two volumes for Osprey on the American Civil War. Highly respected in his field, Alan's authoritative text clearly displays his passion for, and knowledge of the subject.
Content
Introduction
The Way to Civil War
The Opposing Leaders
The Opposing Armies
The Road to Bull Run
The Affair at Blackburn's Ford
The Battle Plans
The Battle Begins
The Fight for Henry Hill
Retreat and Rout
The 'Might-Have-Beens'
The Battlefield Today
A Guide to Further Reading
Wargaming First Bull Run
The Way to Civil War
The Opposing Leaders
The Opposing Armies
The Road to Bull Run
The Affair at Blackburn's Ford
The Battle Plans
The Battle Begins
The Fight for Henry Hill
Retreat and Rout
The 'Might-Have-Beens'
The Battlefield Today
A Guide to Further Reading
Wargaming First Bull Run
