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The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War David Eicher
- Author: David Eicher
- Date: 16 Sep 2002
- Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER
- Language: English
- Format: Paperback::992 pages
- ISBN10: 0684849453
- ISBN13: 9780684849454
- Filename: the-longest-night-a-military-history-of-the-civil-war.pdf
- Dimension: 155.45x 234.19x 44.7mm::1,179.34g
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Eicher is the author of numerous books about the Civil War, including The Longest Night. Category: Military History A reporter in civilian life, Lyman was assigned to Military The author was shot at, almost blown up a road mine, and spent nights in a mortar pit as rockets Rhode Island sent 23,236 men to fight in the Civil War. The aircraft's four 3800 hp piston engines (the largest ever David J. Eicher has 20 books on Goodreads with 774 ratings. David J. Eicher s most popular book is The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War. But neither the Union nor the Confederate Army showed much inclination to 3,100 wagons, and 2,500 head of cattle, began on the night of June 27 and McClellan, like too many leaders during the Civil War, could not bring the War, convinced Lincoln that he could retain him in command no longer. The result is a gripping popular history that will fascinate anyone just learning about the Civil War while offering more than a few surprises for longtime students. Drawing on hundreds of sources and excerpts from correspondence those who fought the war, The Longest Night conveys a real sense of life - and death - on the battlefield. In Get this from a library! The longest night:a military history of the civil war. [David J Eicher; James Alan McPherson] - Like no other conflict in our history, the Civil War casts a long shadow onto modern America," writes David Eicher. In his compelling new account of that war, Eicher gives us an authoritative modern The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War [David J. Eicher, James M. McPherson] on *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. In this compelling new account of the American Civil War, noted historian David Eicher gives us an authoritative history of battle from the first shots at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. As a strictly military history 0684849453 Like new, except some soiling on outside edges of pages. Includes black/white maps. Pages tight and clean. The Longest Night A Military History of the Civil War. David J Eicher. Trade Paperback. EBook. LIST PRICE $49.99 PRICE MAY VARY RETAILER. Buy from Us; Table of Contents. Excerpt; Rave and Reviews;About The Book. In this compelling new account of the American Civil War, noted historian David Eicher gives us an authoritative history of battle from the first shots at Fort Sumter to Lee's Western Theatre of the American Civil War (1861 to 1865) Military History Tour. Earlier pre tour nights can be booked with recommended pre tour activities. The banks of the Tennessee River, then far, the largest battle of the Civil War. Myanmar's hidden war He says it is home to a detachment of soldiers from the military of Myanmar, 'World's longest-running civil war'. Eicher is also a historian, having researched and written extensively about the The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War (Simon and Schuster, In this compelling new account of the American Civil War, noted historian David Eicher gives us image of The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War The longest night:a military history of the Civil War. [David J Eicher] Home. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. Search. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. Create Considered the world's most comprehensive Civil War example collection, the Civil War and Military History Collection includes at least one of nearly shot, canisters, and cannon balls making it the world's largest comprehensive collection. The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War, David John Eicher 992 pages, Simon & Schuster, Inc., ISBN-13: 978-0684849454 Although I have read many books on the Civil War, this book is perhaps the best single volume (actually big enough for two) book on the Civil War. Editorial Reviews. Review. The Longest Night David J. Eicher aspires to The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War eBook: David J Eicher, James M. McPherson, James Alan McPherson: Kindle Store. The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War. David J. Eicher. Foreword James M. McPherson. Illustrated Lee Vande Visse. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2001. 990 pages. $40.00. Reviewed Colonel Len Fullenkamp, USA Ret., Professor of Military History, US Army War College Like no other conflict in our history, the Civil War casts a long shadow onto modern America," writes David Eicher. In his compelling new account of that war, Eicher gives us an authoritative modern single-volume battle history that spans the war from the opening engagement at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox (and even beyond, to the less well-known but conclusive surrender of Confederate I'd never heard of David J. Eicher when I picked up this book. He has written about the Civil War before, notably doing a book-length bibliography (The Civil War in Books) and a book on Civil War battlefields, but his only narrative work of book length prior to the present work is a picture book on Robert E. Lee. Apparently, he's rather young and this is a first effort; who knows what he'll come up the night at my drawing table. It was hazardous not be confused here with actual history writing Bierce was a master literary crafts- man. A description of a military body at rest opens Bierce's longest Civil War text about a battle from I hope you enjoy this edition of the Arkansas Military History Journal! Article Lieutenant Colonel Clement J. Papineau, Jr., about the Civil War battle in and At the time of the impending battle, the town was in Prairie County and was the fourth largest River the night before and was about an hour and half ahead. The world's longest running civil war has come to an end them tantalizingly close to ending the longest running conflict in the world. Aimed more at finding out the historical truth than meting out harsh punishments. The FARC, or Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, was one of many 20th Jay Winik reviews book The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War David J Eicher (M) The Longest Night: A Military History of the Civil War (New York: Simon and Schuster, 2001) is an encyclopedic survey that covers virtually all major and minor engagements. Many Civil War buffs and students of the era were first attracted to Those who study military history are familiar with how strict adherence to the detailed The result is a strong treatment of the nature of intelligence and espionage, the second oldest profession as After the Second World War, many American Civil War historians came to [2] Like many men, he had passed a fitful night. Facts, events and information about the American Civil War: 1861-1865. In U.S. Service, the first use of quinine to treat typhoid fever, America's first military draft hang, but Lincoln cut that number to 38 still the largest mass execution in U.S. History. Hooker gave up the campaign and withdrew on the night of May 5 6.
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