A compelling narrative of one of the Civil War's most pivotal
campaigns in which Federal armies drove Robert E. Lee's army to the
brink of defeat in April 1865. The Richmond-Petersburg Campaign
lasted for ten months, the longest in any theater of the war, and
dwarfed all of the war's other campaigns for length of sustained
combat, distances covered by the opposing forces, number of troops
deployed, and number of battles and engagements. Yet this military
operation has traditionally received little attention from
scholars, considering its importance in bringing the war to an end.
This concise reference analyzes the grueling 1864-65 campaign,
particularly its strategic, operational, and tactical decisions,
which shaped the course and outcome of the war. The
Richmond-Petersburg Campaign affected every segment of American
society, bringing the impact of the war home to soldiers and
civilians alike. General Ulysses S. Grant's armies employed more
African Americans than in any other Civil War campaign, and their
contributions were critical to Union victory. In an indication of
the decisive importance of the campaign, the Confederacy took the
unimaginable step of attempting to arm slaves for military service.
A historian and lifelong resident of Virginia, Charles R. Bowery
Jr. combines a vivid narrative, in-depth character study, and
technical aspects of warfare to describe the human drama of one of
the Civil War's most complex, decisive, and fascinating conflicts.
This riveting account reveals how, in spite of the exceptional
commands of leaders Grant and Lee, both sides suffered from
personal rivalries, questions of honor, ineffective organization,
and poor communication. The book concludes with an assessment of
the mixed performances of both armies, the factors that influenced
the outcome, and the campaign's role in ending the Civil War.
Addresses the concerns of the New Military History, including the
impact of the battles on common soldiers, civilians of all races,
and the environment Provides driving directions to various campaign
sites, along with suggested itineraries to encourage historical
tourism Includes maps of the various engagements to encourage
further research into significant events
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