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Book SynopsisFought on July 28, 1864, the Battle of Ezra Church was a dramatic engagement during the Civil War's Atlanta Campaign. Hess's compelling study is the first book-length account of the fighting at Ezra Church. Richly narrated and drawn from an array of unpublished manuscripts and firsthand accounts, Hess's work sheds new light on the complexities and significance of this important engagement.
Trade ReviewA detailed and fascinating analytical narrative. . . . A model of well-written Civil War History"". -
Library Journal""Lays out an engaging narrative and cross-examines misconceptions.... A welcome addition to Atlanta Campaign scholarship"". -
America's Civil War""Earl Hess has once again proved his skill in writing meticulous battle narratives that will instruct and captivate his readers"". -
Michigan War Studies Review""Brilliantly written . . . [a] ground breaking contribution to the campaign's assemblage of canonical works from Earl Hess."" -
Civil War Books and Authors""A powerful history of a neglected battle in Atlanta campaign"". -
Journal of Southern History
