The Pride of the Confederate Artillery: The Washington Artillery in the Army of Tennessee [Hardcover]

Nathaniel Cheairs, Jr. Hughes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1997

The compelling story of 400 men, their organization and service, their victories and defeats in over 40 battles. While the wartime experiences of the other four companies of the Washington Artillery are thoroughly documented, the exploits of the Fifth Company have been curiously neglected. This work illustrates the significance of the unit and its pivotal place in history. 21 halftones. 2 line drawings. 9 maps .

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Louisiana State Univ Pr; First edition (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807121878
• ISBN-13: 978-0807121870
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,568,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Washington Artillery, January 20, 2000

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This review is from: The Pride of the Confederate Artillery: The Washington Artillery in the Army of Tennessee (Hardcover)

"The Pride of the Confederate Artillery" provides a well researched look into the experiences of a group of volunteers that went off to defend their state during the war of Northern aggression. It is not overly detailed as to the movements of the unit, but does provide a well thought out and insightful look at the sufferings of the soldiers as they do their duty. Mr. Hughes also points out how the class differences between the bourgeois cannoneers and the lower class drivers and teamsters dissolved during battle only to resurface after. This book is highly recommended.