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An exquisitely detailed case study of one of the Confederacy's worst military disasters. Highly recommended for Civil War and military historians, subject enthusiasts, and all libraries.--Library Journal starred review Should be regarded as the new standard history of John Bell Hood's first battle as defender of Atlanta.--Civil War Books and Authors Hess carefully evaluates all the factors that separated victory from defeat.--Civil War Times For Civil War readers, students of the Atlanta campaign, and fans of Earl J. Hess, this is a must-read.--The Journal of America's Military Past Hess's description of the battle is solid and immensely detailed, down to the regimental level. He has mined seemingly every available primary source. Readers also will appreciate his wise nuance in matters that often elicit only blanket generalizations.--The Journal of American History Stands as a thoroughgoing analysis of the battle on July 20, 1864, and serves as an important addition to the historiography of the Atlanta campaign and the western theater during the American Civil War.--The Journal of Southern History Logical and easily readable . . . Civil War students or enthusiasts will appreciate.--On Point, the Journal of Army History

For Civil War readers, students of the Atlanta campaign, and fans of Earl J. Hess, this is a must-read.--The Journal of America's Military Past Logical and easily readable . . . Civil War students or enthusiasts will appreciate.--On Point, the Journal of Army History Stands as a thoroughgoing analysis of the battle on July 20, 1864, and serves as an important addition to the historiography of the Atlanta campaign and the western theater during the American Civil War.--The Journal of Southern History Hess's description of the battle is solid and immensely detailed, down to the regimental level. He has mined seemingly every available primary source. Readers also will appreciate his wise nuance in matters that often elicit only blanket generalizations.--The Journal of American History An exquisitely detailed case study of one of the Confederacy's worst military disasters. Highly recommended for Civil War and military historians, subject enthusiasts, and all libraries.--Library Journal starred review Should be regarded as the new standard history of John Bell Hood's first battle as defender of Atlanta.--Civil War Books and Authors Hess carefully evaluates all the factors that separated victory from defeat.--Civil War Times

“For Civil War readers, students of the Atlanta campaign, and fans of Earl J. Hess, this is a must-read.”- The Journal of America's Military Past “Logical and easily readable . . . Civil War students or enthusiasts will appreciate.”- On Point, the Journal of Army History"" “Stands as a thoroughgoing analysis of the battle on July 20, 1864, and serves as an important addition to the historiography of the Atlanta campaign and the western theater during the American Civil War.”- The Journal of Southern History “Hess's description of the battle is solid and immensely detailed, down to the regimental level. He has mined seemingly every available primary source. Readers also will appreciate his wise nuance in matters that often elicit only blanket generalizations.”- The Journal of American History “An exquisitely detailed case study of one of the Confederacy's worst military disasters. Highly recommended for Civil War and military historians, subject enthusiasts, and all libraries.”- Library Journal starred review “Should be regarded as the new standard history of John Bell Hood's first battle as defender of Atlanta.”- Civil War Books and Authors “Hess carefully evaluates all the factors that separated victory from defeat.”- Civil War Times

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Award-winning historian Earl J. Hess is author of many books on Civil War history, including Braxton Bragg: The Most Hated Man of the Confederacy.

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