| Author |
Force, M. F. (Manning Ferguson), 1824-1899 |
| Title |
From Fort Henry to Corinth
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"From Fort Henry to Corinth" by M.F. Force is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the campaigns of the Civil War, particularly the military operations in the Western Theater. It provides an analytical narrative of various significant battles and military maneuvers leading to pivotal conflicts, giving insight into the strategies employed by both Union and Confederate forces. The opening of the narrative establishes the backdrop of Missouri’s complex political landscape at the onset of the Civil War, highlighting the conflict between the Union and Confederate sympathizers within the state. It introduces key figures like Governor Jackson and General Lyon, detailing their actions as tensions escalated into armed conflict. The text outlines the early skirmishes and military organization in Missouri, setting the stage for the broader military campaigns that will be explored as the book progresses, providing readers a foundational understanding of the events that led to larger battles such as those at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24438 |
| Release Date |
Jan 27, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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