Narrative of Military Operations, Directed, During the Late War Between the States (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph Eggleston Johnston

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265415071 ISBN 13: 9780265415078

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A firsthand Civil War account from the man who led Confederate forces, tracing campaigns, decisions, and battles across key theaters of the war.

This nonfiction edition presents Joseph E. Johnston’s own narrative of the military operations during the Civil War. It weaves together strategic decisions, battlefield movements, and the challenges of commanding in a volatile theatre. Rich with maps and illustrations, the book offers a continental view of engagements from the early secession era through major campaigns and high-stakes confrontations.

Readers will gain a sense of the pressures, logistics, and human factors that shaped the Confederate war effort. The narrative is anchored in Johnston’s perspective as a commander, with attention to movements, defenses, and the evolving organization of forces across the theater of war.

• Insight into campaign planning, logistics, and strategic decision‑making in a large-scale conflict
• Accounts of key battles, maneuvers, and the to-and-fro of Confederate and Union forces
• Context for the leadership and structure of armies, including interactions with other Confederate authorities
• Maps and plates that illuminate terrain, routes, and strategic locations

Ideal for readers of military history and Civil War enthusiasts seeking a detailed, ground-level perspective on Confederate operations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265415071
• ISBN 13: 9780265415078
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 649