Field armies and fortifications in the Civil War : the Eastern campaigns, 1861-1864
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Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, [2005].
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xix, 428 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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Confederate States of America -- Defenses -- History.
Confederate States of America. -- Army of Northern Virginia -- History.
East (U.S.) -- History, Military -- 19th century.
Fortification -- East (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century.
Fortification, Field -- History -- 19th century.
Historic sites -- East (U.S.)
United States -- Defenses -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns.
United States. -- Army of the Potomac -- History.
Confederate States of America. -- Army of Northern Virginia -- History.
East (U.S.) -- History, Military -- 19th century.
Fortification -- East (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century.
Fortification, Field -- History -- 19th century.
Historic sites -- East (U.S.)
United States -- Defenses -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns.
United States. -- Army of the Potomac -- History.
OCLC Fast Subjects
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Confederate States of America. -- Army of Northern Virginia.
Fortification, Field.
Fortification.
Historic sites.
History.
Military campaigns.
Military history.
Military readiness.
United States -- Confederate States of America.
United States, East.
United States.
United States. -- Army of the Potomac.
Confederate States of America. -- Army of Northern Virginia.
Fortification, Field.
Fortification.
Historic sites.
History.
Military campaigns.
Military history.
Military readiness.
United States -- Confederate States of America.
United States, East.
United States.
United States. -- Army of the Potomac.
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Published
Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, [2005].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-415) and index.
Description
"The eastern campaigns of the Civil War involved the widespread use of field fortifications, from Big Bethel and the Peninsula to Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Charleston, and Mine Run. While many of these fortifications were meant to last only as long as the battle and often were not detailed in official records, Earl J. Hess argues that their history is deeply significant. Even before the onset of trench warfare at the Wilderness in May 1864, the Civil War saw more use of fieldworks than did any previous conflict in Western history."
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"Hess studies the use of fortifications by tracing the campaigns of the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia from April 1861 to April 1864. He considers the role of field fortifications in the defense of cities, river crossings, and railroads and in numerous battles. Blending technical aspects of construction with operational history, Hess demonstrates the crucial role these earthworks played in the success or failure of field armies." "Based on fieldwork at 300 battle sites and extensive research in official reports, letters, diaries, and archaeological studies, this book stands to become an indispensable reference for Civil War historians."--Jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hess, E. J. (2005). Field armies and fortifications in the Civil War: the Eastern campaigns, 1861-1864 . University of North Carolina Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hess, Earl J. 2005. Field Armies and Fortifications in the Civil War: The Eastern Campaigns, 1861-1864. University of North Carolina Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hess, Earl J. Field Armies and Fortifications in the Civil War: The Eastern Campaigns, 1861-1864 University of North Carolina Press, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hess, Earl J. Field Armies and Fortifications in the Civil War: The Eastern Campaigns, 1861-1864 University of North Carolina Press, 2005.
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