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Voices of the Civil War
Atlanta
An unforgettable new look at the Civil War from eyewitness accounts by people who were there. Diaries, letters, journals, media reports and more. Beautifully and dramatically illustrated.
18 books are contained within this volume series (Voices of the Civil War)
18 books are contained within this volume series (Voices of the Civil War)
168 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1996
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March 25, 2024
Great book for understanding the Civil War battles held in Georgia, up to and a bit beyond the Battle of Atlanta. A mix of high level information about the battle going on for the page, some personal recollections from both sides by individuals in the current battle, some artifacts and photos, and some really great drawings of which brigades/armies were where for the current battle.
A bit confusing because both sides were called the Army of Tennessee, thankfully the editor / author distinguishes the sides either by Federal, C.S, or Confederate so you don't get too lost in the details.
It doesn't do a good job on the battles IN Atlanta at all which, based on the title one would assume would be here. Barely 2 pages! Most of the book is up to the battle called the Battle of Atlanta and the battles just following the city bombing itself. Nor is there a map showing where the fortifications around Atlanta would be so I can compare to a modern city map. A better title to summarize is The Battle for POSSESSION of Atlanta.
What's not here is also the infamous 'March to the Sea' and scorched earth policy of Sherman but the goal for taking Atlanta had already been accomplished so its exclusion makes sense.
A bit confusing because both sides were called the Army of Tennessee, thankfully the editor / author distinguishes the sides either by Federal, C.S, or Confederate so you don't get too lost in the details.
It doesn't do a good job on the battles IN Atlanta at all which, based on the title one would assume would be here. Barely 2 pages! Most of the book is up to the battle called the Battle of Atlanta and the battles just following the city bombing itself. Nor is there a map showing where the fortifications around Atlanta would be so I can compare to a modern city map. A better title to summarize is The Battle for POSSESSION of Atlanta.
What's not here is also the infamous 'March to the Sea' and scorched earth policy of Sherman but the goal for taking Atlanta had already been accomplished so its exclusion makes sense.
October 18, 2020
This book is part of series from Time-Life on the Civil War. There are brief essays about the major battles of this campaign, along with useful maps.
The heart of this book though is a selection of letters, diary entries and contemporary reports. These are "voices" quoted. The range is impressive from senior generals to privates to people on the home front.
It is great to hear so many perspectives.
The heart of this book though is a selection of letters, diary entries and contemporary reports. These are "voices" quoted. The range is impressive from senior generals to privates to people on the home front.
It is great to hear so many perspectives.
October 5, 2011
A great look at the Atlanta Campaign from those who lived through it, both civilian and military. Another fine entry in Time-Life's "Voices of the Civil War" series.
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