Louisianians in the Western Confederacy: The Adams-Gibson Brigade in the Civil War [Paperback]

Stuart Salling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 27, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0786442182 | ISBN-13: 978-0786442188

The Louisiana Brigade served the Confederacy in the Army of Tennessee, battling on the western frontier. Commanded by Daniel W. Adams and Randall L. Gibson, the brigade fought from the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 to the surrender at Meridian in May 1865. This volume follows the formation and history of the individual units, the politics of command, and the war's end and aftermath.

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About the Author

Stuart Salling is a history teacher at Westminster Christian Academy in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Product Details

• Paperback: 279 pages
• Publisher: McFarland (April 27, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786442182
• ISBN-13: 978-0786442188
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.6 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,699,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Louisiana Troops in the Western Theater Get the Attention They Deserve February 1, 2011

By Charles K. Billings M.D.

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Louisiana troops in the Army of Northern Virginia have been the subject of several books over the years. Service under Lee; the Eastern Theater bias of some historians; and the colorful nickname "Louisiana Tigers" for the eastern troops all contribute to this recognition. But there were also hard-fighting, deserving Louisiana soldiers in the Army of Tennessee and the Army of Mississippi as well. This book chronicles their service and gives them the attention they deserve. This book is very well researched. There are ample quotes from primary sources. There are biographical sketches as well as vivid battle and campaign story-telling. Numerous photographs bring the Louisiana soldiers to life, and battle maps zero in on the movements of specific Louisiana regiments in each of the battles chronicled. For geneologists as well as readers interested in the role of specific Louisiana units in the Western Theater of the War Between the States, this book saves the time that would be necessary to research numerous other volumes to find the information condensed in this one book. I found the book to be well-written, even entertaining. It fills a gap in the historical record and interestingly describes the same respect for the hard-fighting, well-led Louisiana troops among their Western army colleagues as existed for the Louisiana troops in the Army of Northern Virginia. It seems that wherever Louisiana troops served, they were respected for their fighting abilities above and beyond their enjoyment of good food, drink, and merriment.My only complaint about this book is the occasional, annoying appearance of typographical errors, e.g. Fort Pulaski when Fort Pickens is intended, or an Illinois regiment when an Indiana regiment is intended.... But otherwise, I was happy to find an author willing to spend the hours and hours of research needed to pull together a book with this much valuable information, and all in one place. To my knowledge there is not another book that addresses this topic with the thoroughness and accuracy found here, For these reasons, the time spent reading this book was rewarding and it occupies a place of honor on my War Between the States bookshelf. Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Much Needed Unit History June 24, 2010

By Lee White

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The Adams/Gibson Louisiana Brigade has needed a history for a long time and Stuart Salling has done a very good job. Following the history of the unit from its member units creation he has wove a great military unit history. This one is a must for any serious student of the Army of Tennessee.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Excellent May 25, 2010

By Justin Asher

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This book is outstanding. Anyone wishing to know about Louisiana in the AOT has to get this book. I have never seen most of the information in this book about a forgotten chapter in the War of Rebellion. If you want to learn about the aspect of Louisiana Regiments in the West, you need to pick up this book. Great maps and pictures make this a must read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Needed Louisiana history of Confederate service September 9, 2010

By Grover Smith

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This is a great book is a must for anyone researching the service of Louisianians during the Civil War . He gives very detailed info on the Fourth La. Battalion , The Louisiana Brigade from the beginning of the war till its end . He not only gives the facts but the activity of the noted units during the various battles and campaigns Shiloh ; Kentucky , Murfreesboro , Vicksburg , Chickamauga , Chattanooga , Missionary Ridge , Atlanta , Tennessee to Mobile their final stand . He describes the digging fighting retreating to fight again . Using letters and dairies he often succeeds in bringing to life the men who served as best as they knew how . The author does not do a lot of hindsight but rather with the info that the participates at the time of the battles fought . Another one of those books that will increase in value as time pass . A real treasure for those Louisianians who know what Louisiana units their ancestors served in .