{"product_id":"columbus-georgia-1865-the-last-true-battle-of-the-civil-war-9780817359768","title":"Columbus Georgia 1865 The Last True Battle of the Civil War","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn account that will long stand as the definitive treatment. In this work, Charles A. Misulia, a lifelong student of the Civil War and expert on the Battle of Columbus, provides a comprehensive study of the Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, conflict.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no arguing that Charles A. Misulia's position is thoroughly researched, organized, and thought out. \u003ci\u003eColumbus Georgia, 1865 \u003c\/i\u003eis a fine addition to the continuing war of words that the American Civil War has become.\" - \u003ci\u003eOn Point, The Journal of Army History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eColumbus, Georgia 1865: The Last True Battle of the Civil War\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those refreshing and rare books in the veritable flood of Civil War-related literature, one that truly offers something new for readers. Far from yet another attempt at reinterpreting oft-repeated information, author Charles Misulia explores in an engaging fashion a little-known story that has received surprisingly scant scholarly attention. The book is thoroughly researched, comprehensive in scope and content, and well written.\" - \u003ci\u003eGeorgia Historical Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Misulia's excellent research and clear prose make for an enjoyable and instructive read. His narrative clearly follows the action from Alabama to Georgia and then focuses on Columbus. His passion for the subject helps the story, and his work, if viewed as local history, is outstanding. . . . Overall, Misulia provides a well-crafted story that allows those interested in the Civil War to delve into battlefield tactics, broader strategies, soldiers' experiences, and civilian concerns at a transitional period from wartime to postwar reconstruction.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Alabama Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With his book, \u003ci\u003eColumbus Georgia 1865: The Last True Battle of the Civil War,\u003c\/i\u003e Misulia has filled a void in Civil War literature too long overshadowed and overlooked. His book rightly deserves its place on the bookshelves of Civil War scholars and enthusiasts alike, alongside other histories of Civil War battles such as Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg and Chickamauga.\" - \u003ci\u003eCivil War Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Charles Misulia's lasting contribution is that of a deeply researched and expertly written battle history that will likely stand the test of time. \u003ci\u003eColumbus, Georgia 1865\u003c\/i\u003e is highly recommended reading for students of western theater battles and those with a special interest in the waning moments of the conflict.\" - \u003ci\u003eCivil War Books and Authors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lean, well-written, compelling narrative of the Battle of Columbus, Georgia. It begins with the larger context of James H. Wilson's massive cavalry campaign through Alabama and Georgia in the waning days of the war, and carries the story through the destruction of Columbus by Wilson's troops in the aftermath of the battle on April 16, 1865. It is so detailed, deeply researched, and meticulous that I feel completely confident in declaring that it will be the definitive account of this battle.\" - Lawrence F. Kohl, editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Irish Brigade and Its Campaigns \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the 116th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList of Illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Wilson's Raid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. The Road to Columbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Gathering Darkness on the Chattahoochee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Conflict on the Horizon: Week One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. The Enemy Approaches: Week Two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Time Runs Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. The Battle Begins: Crawford and Uchee Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. The Fight for the City Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. The Lost Brigade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. The Stage Is Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. The Night Attack: Assault on Fort 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. The Night Attack: 'A Speedy Journey to Hell'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. The Night Attack: 'Then Commenced the Rough and Tumble Fight'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14. The Night Attack: The Battle Concludes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15. The Conflagration Begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16. Laid in Ruins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17. Evacuation of Columbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18. Aftermath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 1: The Last Real \u003ci\u003eBattle \u003c\/i\u003eof the Civil War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 2: Structure of Wilson's Cavalry Corps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 3: Order of Battle, April 16, 1865\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 4: Casualties at the Battle for Columbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 5: Medal of Honor Recipients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 6: Discovering the Battle for Columbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliographic Essay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The University of Alabama Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53733890851159,"sku":"9780817359768","price":23.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780817359768.jpg?v=1782126459","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/columbus-georgia-1865-the-last-true-battle-of-the-civil-war-9780817359768","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}