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OverviewThe Nashville and Decatur Railroad was in operation five months before the start of the Civil War and 17 months before the Federals took control of Nashville and the railroad. Running through Central Tennessee to Alabama, the highly contested line passed through Confederate-held territory, where rebels and their sympathizers continually sabotaged bridges, trestles and track. This first full-length work on the N&D Railroad emphasizes its importance in the Western Theater and brings to light the four key men who kept it open for the duration of the war. Significant military activities in the region are described, along with the contraband camp, military complex and other features surrounding the railroad's only tunnel. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Walter R. Green, Jr.Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.449kg ISBN: 9781476688527ISBN 10: 1476688524 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 18 August 2022 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Going Home to Michigan 2. Harnessing the Iron Horse 3. Innes and the 1st Michigan Build Their Reputation 4. Raids and Stockades 5. Dodge and Boomer Rebuild Trestles and Bridges 6. U.S. Colored Troops, Contraband Camps and Tunnel Hill 7. Relying on Merrill’s and Innes’ Blockhouses 8. Forrest Comes Calling 9. Hood Looks for a Fight 10. The Battles of Franklin and Nashville 11. Chasing Hood: The Battle of Bridge Builders 12. In the Wake 13. After the War Appendices A—Early History of the Three Railroads Composing the N&D B—Civil War–Era Railroads, Communications and Pontoon Bridges C—Locating the Crossings and Fortifications in Mid–1864 D—Troops Protecting the Railroad E—The Southern Claims Commission F—The 1901 Franklin, Tennessee, L&N Passenger Depot Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviews"""Augmented profusely with maps, photographs, and illustrations, Green's carefully researched history of the Nashville and Decatur Railroad is among the best of recent publications on individual railroads in the Civil War. It will appeal not only to railroad aficionados, but also to readers interested in the Western Theater--particularly the maneuvers in Tennessee and Alabama.""--The Civil War Monitor ""The N&D's full Civil War story is presented in comprehensive fashion for the first time in Walter Green's very impressive book...A stupendous Civil War railroad study...Will likely stand far into the future as the standard history of this relatively short but important western theater rail line...This volume is a highly notable contribution to the growing modern library of Civil War railroad, transportation, engineering, and logistics studies.""--Civil War Books and Authors" Author InformationRetired professional civil and structural engineer Walter R. Green, Jr., has written documents for use by the City of Franklin, Tennessee, and for publication in the local historic journal. He lives in Franklin. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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