Описание: <p>The Western theatre of the Civil War, rich in agricultural resources and manpower and home to a large number of slaves, stretched 600 miles north to south and 450 miles east to west from the Appalachians to the Mississippi. If the South lost the West, there would be little hope of preserving the Confederacy. Earl J. Hess's comprehensive study of how Federal forces conquered and held the West examines the geographical difficulties of conducting campaigns in a vast land, as well as the toll irregular warfare took on soldiers and civilians alike. Hess balances a thorough knowledge of the battle lines with a deep understanding of what was happening within the occupied territories. </p> <p>In addition to a mastery of logistics, Union victory hinged on making use of black manpower and developing policies for controlling constant unrest while winning campaigns. Effective use of technology, superior resource management, and an aggressive confidence went hand in hand with Federal success on the battlefield. In the end, Confederates did not have the manpower, supplies, transportation potential, or leadership to counter Union initiatives in this critical arena. </p>
Автор: Randle Bond Truett Название: Trade and Travel around the Southern Appalachians before 1830 ISBN: 1469609193 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781469609195 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 7900.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Truett has undertaken a study of the earliest history of America using as his foundation the Indian trails and traces and the trading paths of the early settlers. It is a sympathetic portrayal of the people who traveled these roads, of the inns and taverns at which they were entertained, and of their uniquely adapted modes of conveyance. Originally published in 1935.
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