Part 1 Part One: A Short War Expected Chapter 2 "An Immensely Powerful Idea" Chapter 3 Lions Aroused Chapter 4 Anaconda or Action? Part 5 Part Two: The Campaign Chapter 6 The Generals Prepare Chapter 7 The Union on the March Chapter 8 The March on Centreville Chapter 9 Blackburn's Ford Part 10 Part Three: The Battle Chapter 11 "The Plan of the Intended Battle . . . Was a Good One" Chapter 12 Devils Mingle on Matthews Hill Chapter 13 A Stone Wall Established Chapter 14 Cut Down on Henry Hill Chapter 15 "Cross the Brow of the Hill and Drive the Enemy" Chapter 16 "Hail, Elzey!" Chapter 17 Retreat
Ethan S. Rafuse is assistant professor of history at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Ethan Rafuse has produced the book to read on First Manassas.
*John F. Marszalek, Mississippi State University*
Well written, judicious, and unfailingly interesting, A Single
Grand Victory combines capable battle narrative with a firm grasp
of the larger political context. Highly recommended.
*Mark Grimsley, Ohio State University*
The author has given us a sophisticated and exciting narrative of
First Manassas, the campaign and battle that foretold a long and
costly war for the Union and the Confederacy. Every page is alive
with the tension and chaos of Americans—leaders, citizens, and
soldiers—grappling with the political, social, and military
challenges of warfare on a large scale, and of a shocking
brutality, that few had ever imagined. A Single Grand Victory is a
superb addition to the American Crisis series.
*T. Michael Parrish, past president, Society of Civil War
Historians, Baylor University*
This book is an excellent overview of the battle that opened the
Civil War and a good introduction to the war itself. It will appeal
to a variety of readers.
*LTC Clayton R. Newell, USA-Ret.*
Ethan Rafuse'e A Single Grand Victory presents a notable account of
the Civil War's first real battle. As part of the American Crisis
Series, this work ably moves the reader through the social and
political perceptions of impending battle, the decision-making of
both military organizations, as well as the tangled conflict itself
in a short, erudite volume. Throughout, Rafuse makes good use of
well-established secondary and published primary sources. He is to
be commended particularly for strong introductory chapters,
attempting to place the unfolding of this particular battle within
the volatile context of the day. Moreover, his discussion of battle
is always clear and direct, providing rich detail without losing
its narrative energy. It is a satisfying read, well-tailored to its
mission of providing a succinct volume suitable for the enthusiast,
student and novice alike.
*Military History Of The West*
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