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Two Great Rebel Armies: An Essay in Confederate Military History

Two Great Rebel Armies: An Essay in Confederate Military History

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Richard McMurry compares the two largest Confederate armies, assessing why Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was more successful than the Army of Tennessee. His bold conclusion is that Lee's army was a better army--not just one with a better high command.

"Sheds new light on how the South lost the Civil War.--American Historical Review

"McMurry's mastery of the literature is impressive, and his clear and succinct writing style is a pleasure to read. . . . Comparison of the two great rebel armies offers valuable insights into the difficulties of the South's military situation.--Maryland Historian



Author: Richard M. McMurry
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Published: 02/12/1996
Pages: 222
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.98h x 5.48w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780807845691

About the Author
McMurry, Richard M.: - Richard M. McMurry, a historian who lives and works in Roanoke, Virginia, specializes in the history of the Civil War in the West. His books include John Bell Hood and the War for Southern Independence.

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