The Third Day at Stone's River by G. C. Kniffin
"The Third Day at Stone's River" by G. C. Kniffin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the pivotal battle that took place during the American Civil War, focusing on the events and strategies of the third day of fighting at Stone's River. This work likely aims to highlight the courage and determination of the Union forces amid the chaos of battle.
In this account, Kniffin narrates the dramatic turn of events during the final day of the Stone's River battle, detailing the maneuvers of both Union and Confederate troops. The book provides an immersive description of the combatants' experiences, including the desperate efforts of Union cavalry to protect supply lines, the fierce attacks from Confederate forces, and the individual acts of bravery displayed by soldiers on both sides. Kniffin paints a vivid portrait of the turmoil on the battlefield, the strategic decisions made by generals like Rosecrans and Bragg, and ultimately the toll that the fighting took on the soldiers. The narrative emphasizes themes of valor, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of warfare, culminating in a reflection on how these events shaped the course of the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kniffin, G. C. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Third Day at Stone's River |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Stones River, Battle of, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1862-1863 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32039 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 288 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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