Peabody's Battle Line, McCuller's Field, Stuart's Defense, the Peach Orchard, and Hell's Hollow-these monuments mark some of the critical moments in the battle of Shiloh but offer the visitor only the most meager sense of what happened on the banks of the Tennessee in April 1862. This battlefield guide breathes life into Civil War history, giving readers a clear picture of the setting at the time of engagement, who was where, and when and how the battle progressed. Designed to lead the user on a one-day tour of one of the most important battlefields of the war, the guide provides precise directions to all the key locations in a manner reflecting how the battle itself unfolded. A wealth of maps, vivid descriptions, and careful but accessible analysis makes plain the sweep of events and the geography of the battlefield, enhancing the experience of Shiloh for the serious student, the casual visitor, and the armchair tourist alike.
Useful guide book of Civil War battlefield with maps and pertinent historical information.About the AuthorMark Grimsley is a professor of history at Ohio State University. He is the author of
And Keep Moving On: The Virginia Campaign, May-June, 1864, and the coeditor of
Civilians in the Path of War, both published by the University of Nebraska Press. Steven E. Woodworth is a professor of history at Texas Christian University. He is the author of
Chickamauga: A Battlefield Guide and
Six Armies in Tennessee: The Chickamauga and Chattanooga Campaigns, both published by the University of Nebraska Press.
Book InformationISBN 9780803271005
Author Mark GrimsleyFormat Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Bison BooksPublisher University of Nebraska Press
Weight(grams) 272g