Items related to First Bull Run 1861: The South's First Victory...
Synopsis
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 Stonewall Jackson's Virginia Brigade, this is the story of the Confederacy's first victory. The author investigates the personalities of the principal commanders and examines the opposing armies, showing how the widely varying uniforms of different units led to mistakes of identity which affected the battle at crucial points. Weapons, intelligence and the almost complete inexperience of the troops were a significant influence on the conduct of the battle as well.
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 Stonewall Jackson's Virginia Brigade, this book is the story of the Confederacy's first victory. The lead up to the battle, the affair at Blackburn's Ford and the fight for Henry Hill are all examined. The author investigates the backgrounds and personalities of the principle commanders on both sides and shows how their decisions influenced the outcome of the battle. He also looks at the opposing armies and shows how the widely varying uniforms of different units led to mistakes of identity which affected the battle at crucial points. Weapons, intelligence and the almost universal inexperience of troops on both sides are all shown, and help to explain events in the Battle of Bull Run itself. Finally, the significance of Bull Run is evaluated: although a victory for the South Jackson at least believed that a defeat would have been better for the Confederates. As Henry Kyd wrote: The South was proud, jubilant, self-satisfied; it saw final success of easy attainment. The North, mortified by defeat and stung by ridicule, pulled itself together, raised armies, stirred up its people, and prepared for war in earnest.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Publisher
Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.
About the Author
ALAN HANKINSON is an independent writer, with two volumes in this series.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPraeger Pub Text
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0275984397
- ISBN 13 9780275984397
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages96
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 53.72
Shipping:
US$ 3.00
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861: The South's First Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Seller Inventory # G0275984397I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861: The South's First Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Seller Inventory # G0275984397I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861 The Souths
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Seller Inventory # 00069843124
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861: The South's First Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # M10C-03311
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861: The South's First Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_301807767
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861: The South's First Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_410928516
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861: The South's First Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Seller: Bingo Used Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Hardback in near fine condition. Seller Inventory # 177040
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861: The South's First Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Seller: Campbell Bookstore, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very good. Seller Inventory # UsedCamp0275984397
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861. The South's First Victory
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Later Edition. ISBN 9780275984397. Hardback. No Dustjacket as issued. Reprint edition. First Printing thus. Very Good Condition. Tight sound unmarked copy with minor rubs to edges and corners of covers. Seller Inventory # 159605
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
First Bull Run 1861: The South's First Victory (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
Seller: Chequered Past, Jacksonville Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Very slight signs of age or use. No real damage. No DJ. 96 pages loaded with photos, maps and info. Seller Inventory # 021663
Quantity: 1 available