From Manassas to Appomattox
Memoirs of the Civil War in America
What's it about
Ever wondered what the Civil War looked like from the other side of the battlefield? Go beyond the usual histories and get a rare, first-hand account from Robert E. Lee's most trusted and controversial general, the one they called his "Old War Horse." Discover the strategic thinking and personal reflections of Confederate General James Longstreet. You'll gain a unique perspective on pivotal battles from Bull Run to Gettysburg and understand the internal conflicts and command decisions that shaped the war's most critical moments.
Meet the author
Revered by Robert E. Lee as his “Old War Horse,” Lieutenant General James Longstreet was one of the most prominent and controversial senior commanders in the Confederate Army. Serving as a corps commander in nearly every major battle of the Army of Northern Virginia, he was at the center of the conflict from First Manassas to the final surrender. His memoirs offer an indispensable, firsthand account of Confederate high command, strategic debates, and the harsh realities of the battlefield from a true insider's perspective.
What's it about
Ever wondered what the Civil War looked like from the other side of the battlefield? Go beyond the usual histories and get a rare, first-hand account from Robert E. Lee's most trusted and controversial general, the one they called his "Old War Horse." Discover the strategic thinking and personal reflections of Confederate General James Longstreet. You'll gain a unique perspective on pivotal battles from Bull Run to Gettysburg and understand the internal conflicts and command decisions that shaped the war's most critical moments.
Meet the author
Revered by Robert E. Lee as his “Old War Horse,” Lieutenant General James Longstreet was one of the most prominent and controversial senior commanders in the Confederate Army. Serving as a corps commander in nearly every major battle of the Army of Northern Virginia, he was at the center of the conflict from First Manassas to the final surrender. His memoirs offer an indispensable, firsthand account of Confederate high command, strategic debates, and the harsh realities of the battlefield from a true insider's perspective.
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