In the annals of classic military confrontations, the overland campaign stands out as a clash of the titans. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gordon c rhea books online. Rhea s peerless five book series on the civil wars 1864 overland campaign abounds with rhea s signature detail, innovative analysis, and riveting prose. With his third book, to the north anna river, gordon rhea resumes his spectacular narrative of the initial campaign between ulysses s. The story of private charles whilden, the confederacys most unlikely hero by gordon c. Khaki hardcover with green backstrip, gold lettering on spine. In october, my colleague edward alexander posted his thoughts about the book, situating it the larger historiography of the overland campaign. During those thirteen daysan interlude bracketed by horrific. Grant and lee, june 415, 1864 lsu press, 2017 nevertheless demands a reaction piece here on the emerging civil war blog, so were going to tackle the last phase of the overland campaign with good old bullet points.
Rhea successfully unravels the lengthy and complex campaign. Unfortunately, the first half of the discussion was lost due to technical problems. The battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864the battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864to the north anna river. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rhea is the author of the battle of the wilderness, may 5 6, 1864, winner of the civil war regiments book award. With its balanced analysis of events and people, command structures and strategies, the battle of the wilderness is operational history as it should be written. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations.
Sep 30, 2004 discover book depositorys huge selection of gordon c rhea books online. Back in september, i mentioned how excited i was about the arrival of gordon rheas book on to petersburg. Rhea have written the best campaign and battle histories for the civil war, while gary w. Gordon rhea was interviewed about his book cold harbor. The title of this book is the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 and it was written by gordon c. Clean interior and exterior, strong and tight binding, spine appears to be crunched a bit.
Grant and lee, may 25, 1864 first edition by gordon c. Rhea gives the reader a surprising new interpretation of the famous battle the left 7,000 union casualties and only. Rhea s most popular book is the battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864. The year with the most videos was 2014 with two videos. The battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 edition 1 by gordon c.
His work on the battle of cold harbor, cold harbor, received the. Apr 24, 2018 back in september, i mentioned how excited i was about the arrival of gordon rheas book on to petersburg. Having previously covered the campaign in his magisterial volumes on the battle of the wilderness, the battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow. In a wonderful series, now numbering three volumes, gordon c. Rhea provides the consummate recounting of that conflict of may 5 and 6, 1864, which ended with high casualties on both sides but no clear victor. Im finishing up cold harbor the fourth book of gordon rheas overland campaign quartet. Rhea is a wellresearched and written account of what really happened in this part of the overland campaign as for the first time ulysses s. Rhea posted on october 5, 2011 by steven hancock considered the foremost authority on the overland campaign, historian gordon c. The battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 7 12, 1864.
Interview with historian and historical adviser gordon c. Rhea gordon rheas gripping fourth volume on the spring 1864 campaignwhich pitted ulysses s. With to the north anna river, the third book in his outstanding fivebook series, gordon c. Rhea author of the battle of the wilderness may 56. With to the north anna river, the third book in his outstanding five book series, gordon c. Gordon c rhea books list of books by gordon c rhea. May 56, 1864 by rhea, gordon c baton rouge, louisiana. Lee for the first time in the civil war gordon rhea vividly recreates the battles and maneuvers from the north anna stalemate through the cold harbor offensive. Rhea received the civil war regiments book award for his book on the battle of the wilderness, the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864.
In his gripping fourth volume on the spring 1864 overland campaign which pitted ulysses s. The battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864. Rhea and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 18, 2014 im finishing up cold harbor the fourth book of gordon rheas overland campaign quartet. Grant and lee may 26 june 3, 1864 written by gordon c. Rhea is the author of four previous books about the overland. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the battles of cold harbor. Rhea, including the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, and the battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864, and more on.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Rhea has written several books on the subject, including those focusing on the battles of the wilderness, spotsylvania, and cold harbor, as well as the north. Rhea continues his spectacular narrative of the initial campaign between ulysses s. Oct 05, 2011 interview with historian and historical adviser gordon c. Rhea is an american lawyer and historian, who specializes in the american civil war especially the overland campaign. Once again rheas tenacious research elicits stunning new facts from the records of a phase oddly ignored or. Here is part of the interview with gordon rhea by bjorn skaptason, originally live streamed on november 1, 2017. Jul 10, 2014 gordon rhea and paul levengood give us their respective views. Grant and lee, may 25, 1864, winner of the fletcher pratt literary award, among other books. Join facebook to connect with gordon rhea and others you may know. Grant and lee, may 26 june 3, 1864, winner of the austin civil war round tables laney prize. Rheas peerless fivebook series on the civil wars 1864 overland campaign abounds with rheas signature detail, innovative analysis, and riveting prose.
Grant and lee, june 415, 1864 by gordon c rhea online at alibris. Rheas most popular book is the battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lee for the first time in the civil warvividly recreates the battles and maneuvers from the stalemate on the north anna river through the cold harbor offensive. The battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 by gordon c. Rhea completes his muchlauded history of the overland campaign, a series of civil war battles fought between generals ulysses s. His first two books, the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, and the battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864, established rhea as one of americas leading civil war historians. Gordon rhea and paul levengood give us their respective views.
Rhea is the author of the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, winner of the civil war regiments book award. Grant and lee, may 26june 3, 1864, winner of the austin civil war round tables laney prize. The battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864 by gordon c. Im not aware that rhea wrote the 5th book he promised in the preface my next book, covering the last week of operations at cold harbor and grants crossing of the james river. Rhea esq this particular edition is in a paperback format. The battle of spotsylvania court house book talk duration. He is considered an expert on the overland campaign. The overland campaign part 1, with gordon rhea blue and. The story of private charles whilden, the confederacys most unlikely hero gordon c. For forty years, charles whilden lived a life most noteworthy for a series of near misses. Lee matched wits for the first time in a grueling sixweek battle for precious virginia territory. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Rhea is an attorney with three videos in the c span video library. The sixweek overland campaign in virginia between may 4 and june 15, 1864, was the fiercest sustained period of fighting of the civil war.
On to petersburg by gordon rhea emerging civil war. May to 25, a phase oddly ignored by historians, was critical in the clash between the army of the potomac and the army of northern virginia. Grant and lee, june 415, 1864 in new york journal of books. Rheas book is now the first choice for anyone interested in. Oct 10, 2017 gordon rheas latest publication, on to petersburg. The battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864 by gordon c rhea. May through 25, a phase oddly ignored by historians, was critical in. Rhea received the civil war regiments book award for his book on the battle. Rhea, including the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, and. Read more about the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 and other books by gordon c. Here rhea examines the maneuvers and battles from may 7, 1864, when grant left the wilderness, through may 12, when his attempt to break lees line by frontal. Rhea is also renowned civil war historian, who has written seven books published by lsu press. Rhea is considered a foremost expert on the overland campaign.
Grant and lee, may 26june 3, 1864, winner of the austin civil war round tables. Of gordon rheas five overland campaign books, his cold harbor work is the only one mia in my library. The story of private charles whilden, the confederacys most unlikely hero. Discount prices on books by gordon c rhea, including titles like on to petersburg.
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