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Great Gambles of the Civil War
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The roar of cannons at Gettysburg, the death and destruction at Manassas, the vicious fighting at Vicksburg--critical battles won by a daring gamble. Combining elements of famous actions that have kept historians riveted for years, with lesser known incidents that still hold incredible drama, sheds light on how battles were won--and lost.
In war, every decision is a matter of life and death: take a gamble and you may succeed gloriously...or fail disastrously. And, no conflict illustrates this better than America's Civil War, which was littered with cavalier actions by individual officers and entire units. These 13 dramatic "throws of the dice" show how all levels of command seized upon desperate chance in hopes of victory. Included are battles at Manassas, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Lexington, and Yorktown.
In this masterly account of thirteen dramatic military gambles, Katcher shows how on each occasion, the odds for success or failure were finely calculated and the desperate chance then taken.
*Spine faded; page edges slightly yellowed; otherwise very good condition.*
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| Author | Philip Katcher |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Cassell |
| Place | London |
| Year | 2000 |
| ISBN | 9780304351985 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Comments | Spine faded; page edges slightly yellowed; otherwise very good condition. |
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