The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock

By Francis Augustin O'Reilly

Book Overview

The battle at Fredericksburg, Virginia, in December 1862 involved hundreds of thousands of men; produced staggering, unequal casualties (13,000 Federal soldiers compared to 4,500 Confederates); ruined the career of Ambrose E. Burnside; embarrassed Abraham Lincoln; and distinguished Robert E. Lee as one of the greatest military strategists of his era. Francis August n O'Reilly draws upon his intimate knowledge of the battlegrounds to discuss the unprecedented nature of Fredericksburg's warfare. Lauded for its vivid description, trenchant analysis, and meticulous research, his award-winning book makes for compulsive reading.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807131547
• ISBN13: 9780807131541
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: LSU Press
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"