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Great Gambles of the Civil War

The roar of cannons at Gettysburg, the death and destruction at Manassas, the vicious fighting at Vicksburg — critical battles won by a daring gamble. Combining elements of famous actions that have kept historians riveted for years, with lesser known incidents that still hold incredible drama, sheds light on how battles were won — and lost. ."..likely to strike a chord with American readers." — "Publishers Weekly. 272 pages, 53 b/w illus., 6 1/4 x 9 1/4.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 256
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781854093080
  • Genres
  • history
  • Release date
  • 1996