The Spotsylvania Campaign May 7-21, 1864

A detailed examination of one of the Civil War's most tragic battles pitting Robert E. Lee against Ulysses S. Grant

John Cannan has established a reputation amongh civil War writers in remarkably short time. His distinctions include three books selected by the Military Book Club. He is the author of The Atlanta Campaign, The Wilderness Campaign, and The Spotsylvania Campaign. He is an historic preservation attorney living in Baltimore.

Preface to the Series

9

(13)

Grant on the Move, 7-8 May 1864

13

(28)

Laurel Hill, 8 May 1864

41

(18)

Maneuvering for Position, 8-9 May

59

(22)

``They Were Like Sheep Being Led to the Slaughter,'' 10 May 1864

81

(24)

``We Shall Fight It Out On This Line If It Takes All Summer,'' 10-12 May 1864

105

(16)

``The Bayonet Was Freely Used,'' 12 May 1864

121

(14)

``One Continuous Roll of Musketry,'' 12 May 1864

135

(12)

Attack at All Hazards, 12 May 1864

147

(12)

False Calm, 13-16 May 1864

159

(20)

Return to Hell's Half Acre, 17-18 May 1864

179

(14)

Soldiers on Parade, 19-21 May 1864

193

(10)

Order of Battle

203

(31)

Bibliography

234

(3)

Index

237

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The Spotsylvania Campaign May 7-21, 1864

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