The Battle of Hanover Court House : turning point of the Peninsula Campaign, May 27, 1862 / Michael C. Hardy.
| Author/creator |
Hardy, Michael C. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2006. |
| Description | vii, 205 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 27 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | "Give me liberty, or give me death!" : Hanover County -- "But you must act" : McClellan and the Peninsula Campaign -- "Preserve a firm front to the enemy" : McDowell, Johnston, and Fredericksburg -- "Charge-charge them, brave boys" : the Battle of Kinney Farm and Hanover Court House -- "Pop! pop! bang! bang! for about an hour" : the Battle of Peake's Turnout -- "Every room a sickening contrast to the splendid furniture" : hospitals -- "Morning came, and stiff and sore we rose" : the day after -- "Our boys are yet cheerful, and feel confident of success" : Richmond -- "I take exception" : the battle in the press -- "We have a hard road to travel" : the battle in perspective -- "It still should not be forgotten" : the battlefield today. |
| Abstract | "This work offers a detailed look at the battle of Hanover Court House. The book's main focus is the series of battles which took place between the forces of Union V Corps commander Fitz John Porter and Confederate General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch on May 27, 1862"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-200) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006006088 |
| ISBN | 0786424648 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780786424641 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | E473.6 .H37 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |