Shenandoah Summer The 1864 Valley Campaign
Shenandoah Summer: The 1864 Valley Campaign by Scott C. Patchan, published by U of Nebraska Press in April 2009, is an illustrated work that spans 394 pages. This book delves into Jubal A. Early’s summer campaign of 1864, a pivotal yet often overlooked period in the Civil War. Patchan examines the military tactics and historical context surrounding Early’s actions, shedding light on the battles that shaped the political and military landscape of the time.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the lesser-known battles at Rutherford’s Farm and Kernstown, which were crucial to Confederate operations in the Shenandoah Valley. The narrative also highlights the campaign’s impact on President Lincoln’s reelection efforts and provides insights into key figures such as Confederate general John C. Breckinridge and Union leaders George Crook and James A. Mulligan. Patchan’s analysis reconsiders Early’s role in the Confederate military, offering a fresh perspective on his contributions and the broader implications of the campaign.
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Jubal A. Early?s disastrous battles in the Shenandoah Valley ultimately resulted in his ignominious dismissal. But Early?s lesser-known summer campaign of 1864, between his raid on Washington and Phil Sheridan?s renowned fall campaign, had a significant impact on the political and military landscape of the time. By focusing on military tactics and battle history in uncovering the facts and events of these little-understood battles, Scott C. Patchan offers a new perspective on Early?s contributions to the Confederate war effort?and to Union battle plans and politicking. ø Patchan details the previously unexplored battles at Rutherford?s Farm and Kernstown (a pinnacle of Confederate operations in the Shenandoah Valley) and examines the campaign?s influence on President Lincoln?s reelection efforts. He also provides insights into the personalities, careers, and roles in Shenandoah of Confederate general John C. Breckinridge, Union general George Crook, and Union colonel James A. Mulligan, with his ?fighting Irish? brigade from Chicago. Finally, Patchan reconsiders the ever-colorful and controversial Early himself, whose importance in the Confederate military pantheon this book at last makes clear.
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