Some books put history at your fingertips. The Founding of the United States puts it right in your hands; with 12 cleverly inserted; fully removable facsimile documents central to American history; including Revolutionary War maps; George Washington's handwritten inaugural address; and Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence; with notes by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. From the French and Indian Wars to the Jacksonian era; this lavishly illustrated interactive volume traces the stirring drama of a nation's birth.
#1350785 in Books Campaign Series - American Civil Revolutionary 2009-05-19 2009-05-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 249.68 x 8.38 x 7.30l; #File Name: 184603355196 pages9781846033551
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The Last Seige...By HMS WarspiteAs General Grant discovered when he came East in the spring of 1864 to command all Union forces; including the Army of the Potomac; Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia was perhaps too tough; too experienced; and too well-led to be easily defeated in open battle. Grant opted to do the next best thing: pin down Lee's army by threatening Richmond and the key transportation hub of Petersburg. In a well-orchestrated sidestep from the Battlefield at Cold Harbor; Grant moved thousands of troops smartly to the James River; crossed; and assaulted Petersburg..."Petersburg 1864-1865" offers a solid account of the Civil War's longest siege; in the Osprey Campaign format; with an introduction; short sketches of the opposing leaders; armies; and plans; and a concise narrative of the siege of Petersburg. There is a nice selection of period photographs; maps and a few modern illustrations. The siege lasted nearly ten months and featured a series of moves and countermoves; as Grant sought to stretch Confederate forces in the Petersburg lines to the breaking point. Author Ron Field has the tough choice of picking which incidents to emphasize. Among his picks are the several initial failed attempts to take Petersburg; including the ultimately futile Battle of the Crater in July 1864. The author does a good to excellent job of explaning the various flank fights that attrited Lee's army and led to the climatic Battle of Five Forks."Petersburg 1864-1865" is highly recommended to the general reader interested in the Civil War. It is also recommended to the student looking for a quick introduction to the campaign.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Petersburg 1864-65: The longest siege (Osprey Campaign)By mahdi1rayWell written and researched. Easy to read. Good book for miniature wargamers in particular. Of some interest to military historians and American Civil War Reenactors. Okay for all others.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy omGreat source when touring site
