#1587376 in Books 2002-08-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .75 x 6.00l; .75 #File Name: 0292734611233 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The US 62nd Colored Regiment comes off as the best unit and the entire battle need never have been ...By CustomerRead this for our Civil War book club. Detailed account of a minor engagement that took place after surrender of all the southern armies. Since it was little more than a skirmish involving only two regiments on the union side and about 700 southern cavalry; one gets a unique view of unit level tactics and capabilities often lacking in the larger engagements. Detailed coverage of the court martial that followed the fight; arising from the blame game arising from the union defeat. The US 62nd Colored Regiment comes off as the best unit and the entire battle need never have been fought as the commanding officer had no goal or reason for advancing on Brownsville in the first place and had no goal or plan once contact was made. The writing is a bit brittle here and there; but every sad event is fully documented and footnoted. An interesting side note for any Civil war buff.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. great book!By DerrickhandI had not head of this battle but accidentally came upon it at the Texas Civil War Museum in Ft Worth. Being from Texas I am especially proud to hear that Tx fought the final battle and won!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The best book about Palmetto RanchBy Ken GingrichWell researched; well analyzed; good narrated. The best book about this little known episode of the WBTS; the closing one.