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OverviewThe Nashville Campaign, culminating with the last major battle of the Civil War, is one of the most compelling and controversial campaigns of the conflict. The campaign pitted the young and energetic James Harrison Wilson and his Union cavalry against the cunning and experienced Nathan Bedford Forrest with his Confederate cavalry. This book is an analysis of contributions made by the two opposing cavalry forces and provides new insights and details into the actions of the cavalry during the battle. This campaign highlighted important changes in cavalry tactics and never in the Civil War was there closer support by the cavalry for infantry actions than for the Union forces in the Battle of Nashville. The retreat by Cheatham's corps and the Battle of the Barricade receive a more in-depth discussion than in previous works on this battle. The importance of this campaign cannot be overstated as a different outcome of this battle could have altered history. The Nashville Campaign reflected the stark realities of the war across the country in December 1864 and would mark an important part of the death knell for the Confederacy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dennis W. BelcherPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.698kg ISBN: 9781476675992ISBN 10: 1476675996 Pages: 357 Publication Date: 30 May 2020 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword by James D. Kay, Jr. Preface Part One—Prelude One. The Situation on September 4, 1864 Two. Hood Prepares to March to Tennessee Three. The Union Cavalry in the Nashville Campaign Four. The Confederate Cavalry in the Nashville Campaign Part Two—The Advance on Nashville Five. Forrest Attacks Johnsonville and Hood Prepares to Advance into Tennessee Six. Florence to Columbia Seven. The Armies Move into Position at Columbia Eight. Columbia: Forrest Pushes Across the Duck River Part Three—The Battle for Nashville Nine. Spring Hill and Franklin Ten. Hood Marches to Nashville Eleven. The Battle of Nashville—December 15, 1864 Twelve. The Battle of Nashville—December 16, 1864 Thirteen. Hood Retreats Conclusions Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsWith its detailed organization, command, and operational history narrative accompanied by very helpful original cartography, the Nashville study exhibits the same general presentation style found in [Belcher's] earlier Stones River and Chickamauga books. For the Union side in particular, Belcher has firmly established himself as one of the leading authorities on western theater cavalry forces. --Civil War Books & Authors """an insightful look at cavalry operations during John Bell Hood's campaign in Tennessee""--NYMAS Review ""a useful addition to the literature of the war in Tennessee.""--StrategyPage. ""Belcher provides an analysis of contributions made by the two opposing cavalry forces and provides new insights and details into the actions of the cavalry during the battle.... An impressive work of meticulous, detailed, and original scholarship...invaluable and informative...recommended""--Midwest Book Review ""With its detailed organization, command, and operational history narrative accompanied by very helpful original cartography, the Nashville study exhibits the same general presentation style found in [Belcher's] earlier Stones River and Chickamauga books. For the Union side in particular, Belcher has firmly established himself as one of the leading authorities on western theater cavalry forces.""--Civil War Books & Authors" Author InformationDennis W. Belcher has edited or authored nine books on the Civil War and has published in the North & South magazine. He lives in Jefferson City, Missouri. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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