Publisher's Synopsis
Major-General Joseph Hooker and the Troops from the Army of the Potomac at Wauhatchie, Lookout Mountain, and Chattanooga is a historical account of the Civil War battles that took place in the fall of 1863. The book was written by Daniel Butterfield, a Union Army general who served under Hooker during the campaign. The book begins with an overview of the strategic importance of Chattanooga, which was a key transportation hub for the Confederacy. It then describes the initial Union attempts to capture the city, which were thwarted by Confederate General Braxton Bragg. The focus of the book is on the actions of Hooker and his troops during the battles of Wauhatchie and Lookout Mountain, which were critical to the Union's eventual success in capturing Chattanooga. Butterfield provides detailed accounts of the troop movements, tactics, and engagements during these battles. The book also includes a section on the Battle of Chattanooga, which was a decisive Union victory that forced the Confederates to abandon the city. Butterfield describes the contributions of Hooker and his troops to this victory, as well as the overall strategy employed by Union General Ulysses S. Grant. Throughout the book, Butterfield provides insights into the personalities and leadership styles of the various generals involved in the campaign, including Hooker, Grant, and Bragg. He also includes anecdotes and personal observations that give readers a sense of what it was like to be a soldier in the Civil War. Overall, Major-General Joseph Hooker and the Troops from the Army of the Potomac at Wauhatchie, Lookout Mountain, and Chattanooga is a detailed and engaging account of a pivotal moment in the Civil War. It will appeal to anyone interested in military history, the Civil War, or the leadership and tactics of Union and Confederate generals.Together With General Hooker�������s Military Record.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.
