Marching with Sherman: Passages from the Letters and Campaign Diaries of Henry Hitchcock, Major and Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers, November 1864 - May 1865 - 4496

"Marching with Sherman" is composed of passages from the letters and campaign diaries of Henry Hitchcock, a major and assistant adjutant general of volunteers during the American Civil War. The book provides a firsthand account of the events and experiences of the Union army during its march through the South, led by General William Tecumseh Sherman, during the later years of the war. It covers the planning, execution and aftermath of the famous "March to the Sea" campaign, as well as the Carolinas campaign. The book also provides insight into the mindset and attitudes of the soldiers and officers of the Union army, as well as the impact of the war on the civilians in the areas through which the army passed. This is a must-read, first hand account of the Civil War - and critical reading for enthusiasts and casual readers of American History alike.
ASIN: B0BSL7YQXR
VSKU: BVV.B0BSL7YQXR.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Hitchcock, Henry|Howe, M.A. Dewolfe
Binding: Paperback