
Where the South Lost the War
An Analysis of the Fort Henry-Fort Donelson Campaign, February 1862
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Where the South Lost the War
An Analysis of the Fort Henry-Fort Donelson Campaign, February 1862
About this book
This in-depth Civil War study examines two early Union victories that were instrumental in deciding the conflict's ultimate outcome.
Some historians argue that the Civil War was decided in February 1862 with the collapse of the Confederate defenses of Forts Henry and Donelson on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. This ambitious offensive opened the whole Tennessee Valley to Union invasion and control, effectively cutting the Confederacy in two.
In domino fashion, the Confederates lost Nashville and central and western Tennessee. Memphis eventually fell, and the upper stretch of the Mississippi itself was brought under Union control. During this period, General Ulysses S. Grant came to prominence, putting him in place to lead the Union to victory.
Where the South Lost the WarĀ is a major contribution to Civil war literature. Shedding light on an overlooked campaign and revising conventional judgments on key players and events, author Kendall D. Gott provides a detailed, incisive, and even controversial study of the operation's events.Frequently asked questions
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Contents
- List of Maps
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter One From Plowshares to Swords, MarchāAugust 1861
- Chapter Two Gunboats on Western Waters, 1861
- Chapter Three Autumn of Blunders, SeptemberāDecember 1861
- Chapter Four Prelude to Battle, January 1862
- Chapter Five The Battle of Fort Henry, February 2ā6, 1862
- Chapter Six The Tennessee River Raid, February 6ā12, 1862
- Chapter Seven Gathering of the Hosts, February 7ā11, 1862
- PHOTO SECTION
- Chapter Eight First Contact, Tuesday, February 12, 1862
- Chapter Nine Opening Round, Wednesday, February 13, 1862
- Chapter Ten The Vise Tightens, Thursday, February 14, 1862
- Chapter Eleven The Confederate Attack, Saturday Morning, February 15, 1862
- Chapter Twelve The Afternoon of Decision, Saturday, February 15, 1862
- Chapter Thirteen A Disgraceful Surrender, Sunday, February 16, 1862
- Chapter Fourteen The Final Analysis
- Appendix A Order of Battle and Casualties
- Appendix B Auxiliary Vessels
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- Back Cover
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