The Union Army, 1861-1865: Organization and Operations, Vol. 1: The Eastern Theater - Hardcover

Welcher, Frank J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0253364531 ISBN 13: 9780253364531

Publisher: Indiana University Press, 1989

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Dustjacket tattered at edges and sunned. Boards edge worn and worn.

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Review:

OThe breadth and meticulous rendering of this volumeOs contents, heretofore available only in widely scattered sources, mark this book as a classic of Civil War historiography... A fundamental reference work.O NLibrary Journal OAn excellent effort, this may well be the work on the Civil War, one that sets new standards for historical works.O NIndianapolis Weekly OThis is a valuable reference work ... O NThe Courier O ... belongs on every Civil War studentOs book shelf.O NThe Civil War News OWelcherOs is an extraordinary accomplishment by any measure.O NWilliam W. Starr, The State Columbia, S.C. OThis meticulous examination of the organization and administration of the Union army eastern units and departments is unavailable in any other work. An important compilation of data that is a valuable addition to any library.O NReference & Research Book News O ... should join any short shelf of well-thumbed reference tools for readers interested in Federal military forces in the East.O NCivil War OThis impressive volume provides a complete account of the organization of all Union military divisions, departments, armies, army corps, brigades, and special commends... very meticulous in detail of personnel and maneuvers ... O NAmerican Reference Books Annual OThis is one of the most outstanding reference books that has ever been published on the subject of the Union Army during the Civil War period... a superb historical work ... O NInfantry O ... an ambitious and successful attempt to describe the changing organizational structure of the Union army in the East, while simultaneously placing field operations within that organizational context.O NBlue & Gray Magazine

From Library Journal:

The breadth and meticulous rendering of this volume's contents, heretofore available only in widely scattered sources, mark this book as a classic of Civil War historiography. Welcher recounts the continuous organizational history of the Union's four military divisions, 26 departments, 13 field armies and their corps, and 16 special commands. Included are dates of creation and discontinuance, composition, organizational changes, commanders' names, and numerous details on the geographical boundaries of divisions. The book's final section gives the orders of battle and detailed (usually daily) itineraries of all major units during all campaigns, major battles, and notable "engagements, expeditions, raids, and reconnaissances." A fundamental reference work.
- Thomas E. Schott, Office of History, Engineering Installation Div., Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0253364531
• ISBN 13: 9780253364531
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1084