The Battle Of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864 (1879)

By Benjamin William Crowninshield

""The Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864"" is a historical account of one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War. Written by Benjamin William Crowninshield, a veteran of the battle, the book provides a detailed and vivid description of the events leading up to and during the battle, which took place in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.The book begins by setting the stage for the battle, describing the strategic importance of the Shenandoah Valley and the Union and Confederate forces stationed there. Crowninshield then goes on to provide a blow-by-blow account of the battle, including the movements of troops, the use of artillery, and the bravery and sacrifice of individual soldiers.Throughout the book, Crowninshield provides his own perspective on the battle, drawing on his experiences as a soldier and his interactions with other soldiers and officers. He also includes quotes and anecdotes from other soldiers and eyewitnesses, giving readers a well-rounded and nuanced view of the battle.Overall, ""The Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864"" is a compelling and informative account of an important moment in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or military history more broadly.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165745283
• ISBN13: 9781165745289
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"