Shiloh 1862: The death of innocence (Campaign) - Softcover

Arnold, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185532606X ISBN 13: 9781855326064

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

The first major battle in the Western theatre of the American Civil War (1861-1865), Shiloh came as a horrifying shock to both the American public and those in arms. For the first time they had some idea of the terrible price that would be paid for the preservation of the Union. On 6 April 1862 General Albert Sidney Johnston caught Grant and Sherman by surprise and very nearly drove them into the River Tennessee, but was mortally wounded in the process. Somehow Grant and Sherman hung on and the next day managed to drive back the hordes of grey-clad rebels.

About 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:

James R. Arnold is an established author who has contributed to numerous military publications. James spent his formative years in Europe and used the opportunity to study the sites of historic battlefields. He has many published books to his credit, covering topics such as the Napoleonic campaigns and the battles and armies of the American Civil War. James lives in Virginia, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 185532606X
• ISBN 13: 9781855326064
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Perry Alan