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Author:
Moore, David G., 1953- author.
Title:
William S. Rosecrans and the Union victory : a Civil War biography / David G. Moore.
Publisher:
McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
ix, 240 pages ; 23 cm
Subject:
Rosecrans, William S.--(William Starke),--1819-1898.
Generals--United States--Biography.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Biography.
United States--Campaigns.--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns.
United States.--Army of the Cumberland--Biography.
United States.--Army--Biography.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Before the war -- West Virginia -- Iuka -- Corinth -- In command -- Stones River -- Creating a new army -- Tullahoma -- Opposition from many sides -- Chickamauga -- After Chickamauga -- Grant in control -- Missouri -- A spy in the army -- Washburne -- After the war -- A final note.
Summary:
"This is the first biography of Union General William S. Rosecrans in more than 50 years. It tells the story of his military successes and attempts to explain why he was removed four times despite these successes, and examines the important part politics played in the war"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0786476249 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786476244 (softcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)849205074
LCCN:
2014001989
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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