Two Great Rebel Armies
Download or Read eBook Two Great Rebel Armies PDF written by Richard M. McMurry and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Richard M. McMurry |
| Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
| Total Pages | : 223 |
| Release | : 2014-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781469616124 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1469616122 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Two Great Rebel Armies by : Richard M. McMurry
Book excerpt: Richard McMurry compares the two largest Confederate armies, assessing why Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was more successful than the Army of Tennessee. His bold conclusion is that Lee's army was a better army--not just one with a better high command. "Sheds new light on how the South lost the Civil War.--American Historical Review "McMurry's mastery of the literature is impressive, and his clear and succinct writing style is a pleasure to read. . . . Comparison of the two great rebel armies offers valuable insights into the difficulties of the South's military situation.--Maryland Historian
