Grant's Campaign In Virginia, 1864: The Wilderness Campaign (1908)

By George Henry Vaughan-Sawyer

Book Overview

Grant's Campaign In Virginia, 1864: The Wilderness Campaign is a historical book written by George Henry Vaughan-Sawyer in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of one of the most significant campaigns of the American Civil War, which took place in Virginia in 1864. The Wilderness Campaign was a series of battles fought between the Union Army, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, and the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee. The campaign lasted for six weeks and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. Vaughan-Sawyer's book provides a comprehensive overview of the campaign, including the events leading up to it, the key battles that took place, and the aftermath. He also provides insights into the strategies and tactics employed by both armies, as well as the challenges they faced in the rugged and densely forested terrain of the Virginia wilderness. The book is based on extensive research and draws on primary sources such as diaries, letters, and official reports. Grant's Campaign In Virginia, 1864: The Wilderness Campaign is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the American Civil War, military history, or the history of Virginia. It offers a vivid and engaging account of one of the most important campaigns of the war and sheds light on the experiences of the soldiers who fought and died in it. The book is well-written and accessible, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166592596
• ISBN13: 9781166592592
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"