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Echoes of Battle: The Struggle for Chattanooga : An Illustrated Collection of Union and Confederate Narratives

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Let me say up front that I contributed in a small way to this and another of the authors books, but that aside, I am a big fan of Richard Baumgartner and Larry Strayer. One of the reasons, besides being two of the nicest guys you could hope to meet, is that they really put in the hours on primary research, particularly digging out memoirs, narratives, etc. that you won't find other places. When you see so many authors today quoting the same old worn out material, just to knock out a book, you'll appreciate the effort that goes into their works. "Echoes of Battle: The Struggle for Chattanooga : An Illustrated Collection of Union and Confederate Narratives" is no exception. The title is a bit misleading, as it covers more than just Chattanooga, and that makes it all the more enjoyable to read. Amply illustrated with an eye toward fine unpublished photographs, it is a feast for the eyes as well. With nearly 500 narratives used, this approach puts the campaigns in a whole new perspective, and I think the readers won't be disappointed with this approach.