Description
The battle at Fredericksburg, Virginia, in December 1862 involved hundreds of thousands of men; produced staggering, unequal casualties (13,000 Federal soldiers compared to 4,500 Confederates); ruined the career of Ambrose E. Burnside; embarrassed Abraham Lincoln; and distinguished Robert E. Lee as one of the greatest military strategists of his era. Francis August n O'Reilly draws upon his intimate knowledge of the battlegrounds to discuss the unprecedented nature of Fredericksburg's warfare. Lauded for its vivid description, trenchant analysis, and meticulous research, his award-winning book makes for compulsive reading.
Author: Francis Augustín O'Reilly
Publisher: LSU Press
Published: 04/01/2006
Pages: 672
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.26w x 1.36d
ISBN13: 9780807131541
ISBN10: 0807131547
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- History | Military | United States
About the Author
Francis Augustín O'Reilly is also the author of Stonewall Jackson at Fredericksburg: The Battle of Prospect Hill. He has written numerous articles on the Civil War and conducts extensive battlefield studies and tours throughout Virginia. He lives in Woodford, Virginia.