Army of the potomac book

The army of the potomac and the army of the james, volume 12. The army of the potomac book series by bruce catton includes books mr. The army of the potomac had stopped at the war college 768 words 4 pages. The corps system of military organization was unknown in. This is the second book of author bruce cattons trilogy about the army of the potomacs civil war campaign. The army was formed in july 1861 shortly after the first battle of bull run, and then it was disbanded in june 1865 following the surrender of the confederate army of northern virginia in april. Read the fifth army corps army of the potomac absolutely for free at readanybook. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. A record of operations during the civil war in the united states of america, 18611865 william henry powell g.

For cooks who really enjoy the art of cookery, mrs. Army of the potomac trilogy in the early 1950s, catton published three books known collectively as the army of the potomac trilogy, a history of that army. Medical recollections of the army of the potomac 1866 by. The photographers are listed in the final book, which is noted as old book 219, a potomac. The army of potomac is the army of the eastern theatre of american civil war. Army of the potomac series the aps began in 1993 with the publication of the 93rd pennsylvania regimental. George mcclellan to november 19, 1863 the date of lincolns gettysburg address and the dedication of the gettysburg soldiers national cemetery. Sharp, clean, bright, solidlybound book excellent civil war memoir originally published by in 1866, this is a reprint published by the w. A medical encampment was created off the york pike, named camp letterman. The army of the potomac has, arguably, fared less well in the battle for the memory of the civil war. The first book in bruce cattons pulitzer prizewinning army of the potomac trilogy, mr. A record of operations during the civil war in the united states of america, 18611865. In volume two of his wonderful trilogy, the army of the potomac, bruce catton continues the story begun with mr lincolns army and completed with a stillness at appomattox in magnificent style by presenting glory road. Potomac is the term which is sometimes used as a reference to washington d.

Lincolns army is a riveting history of the early years of the civil war, when a fledgling union army took its stumbling first steps under the command of the controversial general george mcclellan. Army historical foundation distinguished book award during the civil war, thirtysix officers in the army of the potomac were assigned corps commands of up to 30,000 men. Smiths work is a good addition to the kitchen bookshelf. Buy a cheap copy of the army of the potomac book by bruce catton. This book was written by noted civil war historian and author, bruce catton. Without swintons pathbreaking work, it is difficult to imagine the immensely popular history of the army of the potomac by bruce catton, who is mistakenly lauded as the first and most important historian of the norths primary army in virginia. The army of the potomac audiobooks listen to the full. This reference work compiles information from the official records to give a complete look at the numbers behind every battle and major campaign the army of the potomac participated in. Other articles where army of the potomac is discussed. This period of time involved several major battles including antietam.

In october 1861 the army of the potomac officially came into being. Francis donaldsons letters in this book are really one of the best personal accounts of the army of the potomac. The army of the potomac has now had a long period of rest from battle. Image 33 of service of the cavalry in the army of the potomac.

Lincolns army, the army of the potomac, at one time the largest, best trained, best equipped army in the world. The army of the potomac, 3 vols by bruce catton goodreads. Its a wonderfully written account of the period from the summer after the start of the war april 12, 1861 to when its first commander, george mcclellan, was permanently relieved by president lincoln on november 5, 1862. The last owner wrote their name in the first end page in blue ink. It was created in july 1861 shortly after the first battle of bull run and was disbanded in may 1865 following the surrender of the confederate army of northern virginia in april. Army of the potomac photographers the center for civil. The army of the potomac deserves a claim as the best army of the civil war because. These book on topic army of the potomac highly popular among the readers worldwide. The army of the potomac was still strong, and lee knew that it was only a matter of time until it would launch a new offensive. General magnus was a very unhappy man to find no one home. The army of the potomac lurched forward on two critical days, april 1 and 2, 1865. Joseph hooker, once again confronted each other across the rappahannock river near fredericksburg, virginia. It is a select series of reprints and new publications, sturdily and attractively bound.

Commanding the army of the potomac university press of kansas. The books tell of lincolns frustration trying to find the right general to lead this army and of its many setbacks in the first years of the civil war. Page 81 history will not be believed when it is told that the noble officers and men of my division were permitted to carry on this unequal struggle from morning. This is the final volume in a trilogy on the army of the potomac. Maryland, 1862 part one october 27, 2018 moment in art. This book is a well written account of the grand army of the potomac during the civil war. Libraries here is the first detailed and comprehensive study of the army of the potomac, the unions largest and most important army in the field throughout the civil war. This entertaining volume from the same team of author philip katcher and artist michael youens who produced menatarms 37 the army of northern virginia, explores how this transition came about, with a particular emphasis on weapons, uniforms and equipment. In the early 1950s, catton published three books known collectively as the army of the potomac trilogy, a history of that army.

The army of the potomac was the principal union army in the eastern theater of the american civil war. A civil war historian distinguished for biographies of longstreet and custer, and for several campaign histories, now offers this excellent overview of the army of the potomac. Catton deservedly won the pulitzer for the last book in the trilogy, but each book stands on its own as truly great narrative history. The army of the potomac glory road 3 volume set by catton. Army of the potomac united states history britannica. Medical recollections of the army of the potomac 1866 this scarce antiquarian book is a selection from kessinger publishings legacy reprint series.

Army historical foundation distinguished book award during the civil war, thirtysix officers in the army of the potomac were assigned corps. After reading the book, i enjoyed the preparation and results of a few of the recipes. Mcclellan, even secured the democratic nomination for president in 1864. Donaldson really sheds some light on the inner workings of the army of the potomac. This is the story of a group of men during a short but extraordinary period in their lives. The toughening and even brutalization of the army of the potomac with its climax in the relentless form of grant, sherman and sheridan is the story of america. I recommend these books without hesitation and am glad they are now in ebook format. Lees army of northern virginia and the army of the potomac, commanded by maj. The army of the potomacs greatest casualties were suffered at battle of gettysburg in july 1863. Berdans united states sharpshooters in the army of the potomac, 18611865 by stevens, captain c. The army of the potomac fought in numerous battles, large and small, during the civil war. After a crushing defeat at the battle of fredericksburg december, burnside was replaced by general joseph hooker jan.

Glory road hardcover january 1, 1962 by bruce catton author. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. As a source of dissent widely understood as a frustration for abraham lincoln, its onetime commander, george b. The high command of the army of the potomac, by stephen sears may 22, 2019. From the bestselling author of gettysburg, a multilayered group biography of the commanders who led the army of the potomac the high command of the army of the potomac was a changeable, often dysfunctional band of brothers, going through the fires of war under seven commanding generals in three years, until grant came east in 1864.

It is over nine months since it fought a general engagement, and that was on the soil of pennsylvania. Warrenslammed into the far right flank of robert e. This is the first book of a trilogy by author bruce catton about the civil war exploits of the army of the potomac. The federal naval blockade was becoming increasingly tight, and one after another of the southern seaports was being occupied in a series of minor amphibious operations. Mcclellan, the peninsula campaign, the northern virginia campaign, and the. Cettys urg st ff ri e united states army center of. Russel beatie develops a history of the origins of the army of the potomac. Army of the potomac by william swinton mint condition this is a brand new, unread, pristinecondition book. The book begins with a harebrained scheme advanced by, among others, general judson kilpatrick often called kill cavalry for his willingness to engage in. United states history civil war, 18611865 regimental histories army of the potomac. The army of the potomac essential civil war curriculum. The entire place had been cleaned out by he assumed, the 28th id, and something else wasnt quite right. Lincolns army, glory road, and a stillness at appomattox. Frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university.

The battle, which cost hooker nearly 16,000 casualties and lee some 12,300 losses, had proved indecisive. Glory road covers the period from november 5, 1862 after the battle of antietam and lincolns sacking of gen. William swinton, a wartime correspondent for the new york times, wrote one of the first unit histories of the civil war. Published in 1866, campaigns of the army of the potomac weighed a hefty 600 pages. Freeman, who focused on the development and actions of the army of northern virginia. Medical recollections of the army of the potomac by. The army of the potomac was a hotbed of political activity during the civil war. James illinois state normal university commanders of the army of the potomac. Civil war from 1861 to late 1862, from the time a youthful general mcclellan, took over command of the army of the potomac until he was relieved. I wore out my hardcover book club editions of this trilogy more than 20. Following the secession of the southern states, a beleaguered president abraham lincoln entrusted the dashing, charismatic mcclellan with the creation of the unions army of the potomac and the. Lincolns army 1951, the first volume, catton recounted the armys formation, the command of george b. Berdans united states sharpshooters army potomac 1861. Mcclellan, burnside, and hooker would not go into the history books as.

He really tells it like he saw it and his views are not watered down by a long passage of time. The army of the potomac had stopped at the war college. Lincolns army army of the potomac trilogy book 1 bruce catton. This book is sectioned into different army divisions, with entries for news boys, purveyors and caterers, mail carriers, sutlers, booksellers, stationary salesman. A digital reproduction made from a copy held by the university of michigan is available from the university of michigans making of. Lincoln s army is a riveting history of the early years of the civil war, when a fledgling union army took its stumbling first steps under the command of the controversial general george mcclellan. The nation changed in its centralized government but also in a change in culture that allowed the kind of mobilization that permitted the rise of american power in the twentieth century.