The Confederacy Advances: 1861-1862

by Tim (EDT) Cooke

Overview

Civil War Highlights uses a revealing and informative timeline format to explore all aspects of the conflict that tore the United States apart between 1861 and 1865.

The Confederacy Advances describes the major battles during the first two years of the conflict. It reveals how the idea the first war would be short or easy was banished by early clashes that left thousands of men dead and wounded. Special maps illustrate the decisive tactical movement that won or lost battles.

Describes the major battles of the period, illustrated by detailed battle maps.

Parallel timeline traces developments in the United States and around the world.

Boxes and text panels highlight significant individuals and events.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599208145
Publisher:	Black Rabbit Books
Publication date:	08/01/2012
Series:	Civil War Highlights Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) 6

Fight for the Rivers 10

Clash of the Ironclads 12

Battle of Shiloh 14

Fall of New Orleans 18

Advance on Richmond 20

Battle of Fair Oaks (Seven Pines) 24

Seven Days' Campaign 26

Battle of Gaines' Mill 30

Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) 32

Battle of South Mountain 34

Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) 36

Battle of Fredericksburg 40

Battle of Murfreesboro 42

Need to Know 44

Glossary 46

Further Reading 47

Index 48