Originally published in 1958, this Stackpole classic retains its popular appeal and easy readability. Now updated with commentary and notes by D. Scott Hartwig, it will be of special interest to Civil War buffs and historians. Exceptional maps and illustrations.
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Focus on Military Strategy, Tactics, and Leadership.,
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This review is from: Chancellorsville (Stackpole) (Paperback)
Chancellorsville: Lee's Greatest Battle will more likely appeal to general readers rather than to Civil War enthusiasts that prefer more detailed accounts. First published in 1958, this book is typical of the historical accounts that became so popular as the Civil War centennial approached. (A second edition, 1988, is available in soft cover.) The author, General Edward J. Stackpole, was a combat infantry officer in WWI and a division commander in WWII.
Stackpole's account is written in a clear, readable, straight-forward style. Stackpole never disguises his opinions: he highly admired Robert E. Lee's bold, aggressive action, while he had little respect for Joseph Hooker's timid, defensive posture. This bias - and to be fair Hooker was defeated - was the general consensus of historians until a few decades ago. For a more modern, more detailed, scholarly account of this battle, I highly recommend Chancellorsville by Stephen J. Sears, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1996. I give it five stars. If time permits, it is interesting to read Stackpole's account first, and then follow it up with Sear's more in-depth analysis. A direct comparison of these two books illustrates how historical interpretation can change dramatically in just a few decades.
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Good, Straightforward Explanation of the Battle,
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This review is from: Chancellorsville: Lee's Greatest Battle (Hardcover)
Chancellorsville tells the story of the Civil War battle in clear, easy-to-understand language that the average person can understand. It's a nice history for those who don't need to have every detail of every military unit's movement, who just want a straight telling of what happened. Briskly told, the author refrains from getting too far into pop psychology in interpreting the people involved, as can happen with newer histories of the Civil War. All in all, I would recommend this book for anyone who just want a general knowledge of the battle. For more in-depth book reviews I've done, search for goldenrulecomics on Squidoo.
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IT WAS snowing heavily on the afternoon of Saturday, April 4, 1863 as a little steamer carrying a distinguished cargo glided down the Potomac River from the Washington Navy Yard. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Army of the Potomac, Eleventh Corps, United States Mine Ford, Hazel Grove, Army of Northern Virginia, Kelly's Ford, Salem Church, Second Corps, General Hooker, Sixth Corps, Civil War, Fitzhugh Lee, General Lee, Chancellor House, Fifth Corps, Joe Hooker, Third Corps, Twelfth Corps, Tabernacle Church, Stonewall Jackson, First Corps, West Point, Jeb Stuart, Lee's Brigade, Hartwood Church New!
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IT WAS snowing heavily on the afternoon of Saturday, April 4, 1863 as a little steamer carrying a distinguished cargo glided down the Potomac River from the Washington Navy Yard. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
unfinished railroad, flank march Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Army of the Potomac, Eleventh Corps, United States Mine Ford, Hazel Grove, Army of Northern Virginia, Kelly's Ford, Salem Church, Second Corps, General Hooker, Sixth Corps, Civil War, Fitzhugh Lee, General Lee, Chancellor House, Fifth Corps, Joe Hooker, Third Corps, Twelfth Corps, Tabernacle Church, Stonewall Jackson, First Corps, West Point, Jeb Stuart, Lee's Brigade, Hartwood Church New!
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- Stonewall Jackson (Great Generals) by Donald A. Davis on page 106, and page 357
- Battle Cry of Freedom by James M Mcpherson in Back Matter
- Military Reminiscences of the Civil War V1 by Jacob D. Cox in Back Matter
- The Civil War: In the Writings of Col. G.F.R. Henderson by G. F. R. Henderson in Back Matter
- War Years With Jeb Stuart (Civil War Paperbacks) by W. W. Blackford in Back Matter
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