The battle of Chickamauga brought an early fall to the Georgia countryside in 1863; where men fell like autumn leaves in some of the heaviest fighting of the war. The battlefield consisted of a nearly impenetrable; vine-choked forest around Chickamauga Creek. Unable to see beyond their immediate surroundings; officers found it impossible to exercise effective command; and the engagement deteriorated into what many participants later called “a soldier’s battle.†It was; explained Union General John Turchin; “Bushwhacking on a Grand Scale.â€The stakes were high: control of Chattanooga; “the Gateway City†to the Deep South. The two-day battle of Chickamauga was the only major victory of the war for the ill-starred Confederate Army of Tennessee; which managed to break through on the second day and drive the Union army off the field in a wild rout. The victory; however; left a legacy of dashed hopes for Braxton Bragg and his Confederate army. Ironically; Bragg won the costly victory but lost the city; while Union commander William Rosecrans lost the battle but somehow managed to hold the city which President Lincoln considered as important as the Confederate capital of Richmond. Despite its importance; however; Chickamauga has been largely overlooked and is rife with myths and misunderstandings.Author William Lee White has spent most of his life on the Chickamauga battlefield; taking thousands of visitors through the wooded landscape and telling the story of the bloodiest engagement in the Western Theater. Bushwhacking on a Grand Scale describes the tragic events of Chickamauga; but also includes many insights about often-neglected aspects of the fighting that White has gained from his many years studying the battle and exploring its scenic landscape.Bushwhacking on a Grand Scale can be enjoyed in the comfort of one’s favorite armchair or as a battlefield guide. It is part of the new Emerging Civil War Series; which offers compelling; easy-to-read overviews of some of the Civil War’s most important stories. The masterful storytelling is richly enhanced with more than one hundred photos; illustrations; and maps.
#874614 in Books Karen Stokes 2013-04-30 2013-04-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .31 x 6.00l; .50 #File Name: 1609499891128 pagesThe Immortal 600
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. An Unbelievable Story of Deprivation; Hardship; Courage and SurvivalBy Dan S."The Immortal 600" by Karen Stokes takes the reader on a poignant journey as a Confederate prisoner that begins at Ft. Delaware then worsens as they are transported to Morris Island near Charleston and further onward to Ft. Pulaski near Savannah. Ms. Stokes weaves a heart wrenching narrative of courage and survival among vast tales of deprivations and hardships. Once again demonstrating her historical expertise in research and writing; Ms. Stokes; provides numerous memoirs; letters and other recorded eyewitness testimonials that takes this unbelievable story and makes it real. `The Immortal 600" serves as a reminder that we must remember our humanity regardless of the time we live or the political or military circumstances we may find ourselves.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What a story - a history of courage; true ...By BidwellWhat a story - a history of courage; true grit and tenacity. Our family's Captain Edward Carter led F Company of the 8th Virginia Infantry at Picketts Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg. He and his Company were with General Arrmstead as they crossed the field. Edward and a very few made it to the Angle with the General. He was wounded and captured there and later placed in the POW Camps but survived. Or so we thought. We discovered recently his discharge papers Amazingly he was among The Immortal 600. I bought this book for my childern and grandchildren.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... diaries of those involved and utilizes historical records to good accord. It is an excellent expose on the ...By StoneyBKaren uses diaries of those involved and utilizes historical records to good accord. It is an excellent expose on the evils of the Northern Army during the late unpleasantness. Many people incorrectly assume that only the South treated It's prisoners poorly out of anger when in actuality most prisoners were treated (or at least fed) as well as the Southern soldier himself and at times better. I guess there was enough evil to go around. If you like Civil War history this is an excellent read. I've attended some of Ms Stokes lectures and she knows her stuff.
