After the unprecedented violence of the 1864 Overland Campaign; Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant turned his gaze south of Richmond to Petersburg; and the key railroad junction that supplied the Confederate capital and its defenders. Nine grueling months of constant maneuver and combat around the “Cockade City†followed. As massive fortifications soon dominated the landscape; both armies frequently pushed each other to the brink of disaster. As March 1865 drew to a close; Grant planned one more charge against Confederate lines. Despite recent successes; many viewed this latest task as an impossibility—and their trepidation had merit. “These lines might well have been looked upon by the enemy as impregnable;†admitted Union Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright; “and nothing but the most resolute bravery could have overcome them.†Grant ordered the attack for April 2; 1865; setting the stage for a dramatic early morning bayonet charge by his VI Corps across half a mile of open ground into the “strongest line of works ever constructed in America.â€Dawn of Victory: Breakthrough at Petersburg by Edward S. Alexander tells the story of the men who fought and died in the decisive battle of the Petersburg campaign. Readers can follow the footsteps of the resolute Union attackers and stand in the shoes of the obstinate Confederate defenders as their actions decided the fate of the nation.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely fascinating book. I normally don't read war books ...By Hopefully HelpfulAbsolutely fascinating book. I normally don't read war books; but this one focuses on the psychology of a group of participants and turned out to be very interesting.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good ReadBy Alpine PlumeThis book gives an insider's view and a different perspective on the history and individuals of this time.Interesting how the shrink was just as crazy or more so than the Nazi's he was studying.He was an arrogant; immature; individual and had many of the same qualities of the Nazi's he was studying.He certainly did not know about/understand the principle of keeping up boundaries and suffered from it along with his not being in any type of serious therapy/analysis himself.A sad ending for him and his family but a good read.Highly recommend.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a really interesting book for anyone who wants ...By AirinThis is a really interesting book for anyone who wants to learn more about how the Nazis became who they are and became capable of doing the things they do.
