Chancellorsville
Chancellorsville by Stephen W. Sears, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1996, is a comprehensive account of one of the most significant battles of the Civil War. This reprint edition spans 593 pages and is presented in English. The book details the controversial events surrounding Robert E. Lee’s strategic decisions during the battle, particularly his choice to divide his army, which ultimately led to a dramatic confrontation with Union forces.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the battle’s dynamics, including Stonewall Jackson’s pivotal twelve-mile march and the subsequent impact on both the Confederate and Union armies. Sears utilizes a variety of new sources, including personal accounts from soldiers, to provide an in-depth perspective on the military strategies and human experiences involved. The narrative not only covers the immediate outcomes of the battle but also reflects on its long-term implications, particularly how Lee’s victory set the stage for future conflicts in the Civil War.
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The definitive account of Robert E. Lee’s Chancellorsville, one of the most dramatic battles of the Civil War.
Stephen W. Sears describes the series of controversial events that define this crucial battle, including General Lee’s radical decision to divide his small army–a violation of basic military rules–sending Stonewall Jackson on his famous twelve-mile march around the Union army flank.
Charging out of the Wilderness with Rebel yells, Jackson’s troops destroyed one entire corps of the Union army. Lee’s great victory came at great cost, however: Jackson was accidentally shot by his own troops and died eight days later. And ironically, the momentum of Lee’s greatest triumph pushed him to launch an aggressive campaign that led to his greatest defeat, at Gettysburg.
Drawing on a wealth of new sources, including personal accounts by soldiers on both sides, Sears has written the authoritative book on Chancellorsville.
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