The Battle of Peach Tree Creek marked the beginning of the end for the Confederacy; for it turned the page from the patient defense displayed by General Joseph E. Johnston to the bold offense called upon by his replacement; General John Bell Hood. Until this point in the campaign; the Confederates had fought primarily in the defensive from behind earthworks; forcing Federal commander William T. Sherman to either assault fortified lines; or go around them in flanking moves. At Peach Tree Creek; the roles would be reversed for the first time; as Southerners charged Yankee lines.Peach Tree Creek was the first of three battles in eight days in which Hood led the Confederate Army to desperate; but unsuccessful; attempts to repel the Federals encircling Atlanta. After Peach Tree Creek and its companion battles for Atlanta; the clear-hearing Southerner could hear the death throes of the Confederacy.
#270464 in Books David R Godine 1984-02-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 5.50 x .75l; .74 #File Name: 0879234768239 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A historical 'Must Read' for anyone planning a visit to TuscanyBy Taliasya2Recently in Tuscany; someone suggested I read this book. I ordered as soon as I got back to the states. It answered many of the questions I had asked of my guide; and makes me want to go right back and visit La Foce and De Medeci; which we passed more than once; not realizing what the were.Lady Origio's writing style is that of a well breed; well educated; privileged American woman. This portion of her diary of the last few years of WWII; describe a life unimaginable; although after having just visiting the countryside where the events in this diary took place; I couldnt help but be drawn in. Although she is very descriptive in her writing; unless you have seen the countryside; driven the distances seen the abandoned farms; you cannot fully grasp what was endured. Clearly; her husband and she were well respected in the area; but even that could not save them. I also think Lady Origio had a 'spunk' that Americans in general had in the early part of last century that has been lost since.Not always an easy read; in part due to font style and size; and often untranslated phrases; if you have travelled to the area or soon will; it is definitely a good read that explains why so many buildings; farms and towns that had stood do for centuries; are now abandoned; or built on to.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful personal account of WWII in Val D'OrciaBy Mimi94I bought this book because it was on a reading list for an upcoming trip to this area of Italy. It was fascinating to relive the tumultuous; tragic events of World War II in this area through the eyes of the writer as she detailed it in her personal diary. I loved reading the details of how she and her family helped those in need who passed through their farm; the very touching details of their own losses and their hopeful spirit as the war ended.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. a fabulous readBy KathleenThis is an exceptional book which bears precious witness to the way WWII brought out both the good and bad--but mostly good--in people living or passing through a region of Tuscany. The author's factual; restrained account of the extraordinary events of the time and her part in them is beautiful and effective. Highly recommended. Here is an excerpt to whet your appetite:"The rounding-up of the Jews appears now to be completed--though no doubt many unfortunate women and children are still hidden. The Archbishop of Florence; Cardinal della Costa; has taken a courageous stand. When some of his nuns were arrested in consequence of having given shelter to some Jewish women in their convent; the Cardinal; putting on his full panoply; went straight to the German Command. 'I have come to you;' he said; 'because I believe you; as soldiers; to be people who recognize authority and hierarchy--and who do not make subordinates responsible for merely carrying out orders. The order to give shelter to those unfortunate Jewish women was given by me: therefore I request you to free the nuns; who have merely carried out orders; and to arrest me in their stead.'The German immediately gave orders for the nuns to be freed; but permitted himself to state his surprise that a man like the Cardinal should take under his protection such people as the Jews; the scum of Europe; responsible for all the evils of the present day. The Cardinal did not enter upon the controversy. 'I look upon them;' he said; 'merely as persecuted human beings; as such it is my Christian duty to help and defend them. One day;' he gave himself the pleasure of adding; 'perhaps not far off; *you* will be persecuted: and then I shall defend you!'"
