Synopses & Reviews
Approaching Atlanta in July of 1864, William Tecumseh Sherman knew he was facing the most important campaign of his career. Lacking the troops and the desire to mount a long siege of the city, Sherman was eager for a quick, decisive victory. A change of tactics was in order. He decided to call on the cavalry.
Review
"This is a book by a native Georgian on the wanton destruction in the siege of Atlanta for seven weeks in the summer of 1864. He is a professional historian with a Ph. D.degree in military affairs who has authored many articles on the Civil War. Having engaged in meticulous research including a number of previously unpublished sources, the talented writer has produced a magnificent volume that is easily readable on an historical subject that has been neglected by other scholars. Voluminous footnote references; maps; drawings; photos; and a superb bibliography that is accompanied by a detailed index, add an authoritative touch to the text. Indeed, this first major publication on Sherman's march may soon and well deservedly prove to be the seminal study and definitive account of this important event." Reviewed by Daniel Weiss, Virginia Quarterly Review (Copyright 2006 Virginia Quarterly Review)