Publisher's Synopsis
The Fort Pillow Massacre (1864) is a historical account of the infamous event that took place during the American Civil War. The book is authored by The Joint Committee On The Conduct And Expenditures Of The War, and provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the massacre, as well as the aftermath.The book begins by setting the stage for the conflict, providing a brief overview of the Civil War and the importance of Fort Pillow to both sides. It then goes on to describe the events of April 12, 1864, when Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest led an attack on the fort, which was defended by Union troops made up of both white and black soldiers.The attack was brutal and resulted in the deaths of many Union soldiers, including a large number of black soldiers who were killed after surrendering. The book provides a detailed account of the massacre, including eyewitness testimony and descriptions of the brutality that took place.The aftermath of the massacre is also covered in detail, including the response from both sides and the impact that it had on the war effort. The book concludes with an analysis of the events and their significance, both in terms of the Civil War and in the broader context of American history.Overall, The Fort Pillow Massacre (1864) is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most shocking events of the American Civil War. It provides valuable insight into the brutality of war and the racial tensions that existed during this period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
