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Bloody Autumn
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In the late summer of 1864, Union General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant set one absolutely unconditional goal: to sweep Virginia's Shenandoah Valley "clean and clear." His man for the job: Maj. Gen. "Little Phil" Sheridan—a temperamental Irishman who'd proven himself just the kind of scrapper Grant loved.
The valley had already played a major part in the war for the Confederacy as both the location of major early victories against Union attacks, and as the route used by the Army of Northern Virginia for its invasion of the North, culminating in the battle of Gettysburg.
But when Sheridan returned to the Valley in 1864, the stakes heightened dramatically. For the North, the fragile momentum its war effort had gained by the capture of Atlanta would quickly evaporate. For Abraham Lincoln, defeat in the Valley could mean defeat in the upcoming election. And for the South, its very sovereignty lay on the line.
Here, historians Davis and Greenwalt "weave an excellent summary of the campaign that will serve to introduce those new to the Civil War to the events of that 'Bloody Autumn' and will serve as a ready refresher for veteran stompers who are heading out to visit those storied fields of conflict" (Scott C. Patchan, author of
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“Bloody Autumn gives a brief history of the 1864 Valley Campaign which pitted Union General Phillip Sheridan vs. the Confederacy's "Bad Old Man", Jubal Early. It covers the Third Battle of Winchester through Cedar Creek. Including many photos, the first part of the book would be a great introduction to these engagements for the unfamiliar reader. The second part of the book is a driving tour of the major areas mentioned. And finally, an appendix adds additional information about the campaign and area that would not have fit anywhere else in the book.
It's the perfect companion to your next tour through the lower Shenandoah Valley and a great jumping off point for someone interested in studying the campaign in earnest.
Recommend for students of the Civil War.”
About Daniel T. Davis
Daniel Davis is a graduate of Longwood University, with a B.A. in Public History. Dan has worked as a historian at both Appomattox Court House National Historic Site and at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. He resides in Fredericksbug, VA, with his wife Katy and their Beagle mix, Bayla. Phillip Greenwalt holds a B.A. in History from Wheeling Jesuit University and a M.A. in American History from George Mason University. He works for the National Park Service at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and Thomas Stone National Historic Site. Previously, he was a historical interpreter at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. He currently resides in the Historic Northern Neck of Virginia with his wife, Adel.
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