General Joseph Wheeler and the Army of Tennessee (Abridged, Annotated)
General Joseph Wheeler and the Army of Tennessee (Abridged, Annotated)

Author: John Witherspoon DuBose

Publisher:

Published: 2016-11-04

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 9781519042699

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One of the most important Confederate generals, Joseph Wheeler fought initially in the Western campaigns. He was recognized for fighting well at Shiloh and Wheeler burned the bridges over the Tuscumbia River to cover the Confederate withdrawal at the Battle of Corinth.Starting Confederate service as a lieutenant, he was quickly promoted, wounded twice, and finally promoted to major-general. This book covers in detail his campaigns with the Army of Tennessee.He has the distinction of having served the American Civil War against the federal government and later for the United States Army in the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars. He is one of the few Confederate officers buried on the grounds of the former estate of Robert E. Lee--Arlington National Cemetery.

Military Careers of General David Sloane Stanley (Abridged, Annotated)
Military Careers of General David Sloane Stanley (Abridged, Annotated)

Author: General David Sloane Stanley

Publisher: BIG BYTE BOOKS

Published:

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13:

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On November 30, 1864, General David Stanley led a successful counterattack against Confederate forces at Franklin, Tennessee. Coming at a decisive moment in the battle, it helped lead to one of the worst disasters of the war for the Rebels. For his actions, Stanley was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Abraham Lincoln. Stanley was involved in many major battles of the war and was also a participant in the Indian Wars. His life encompassed diverse military careers among the union generals in the Civil War and Indian Wars. Here in his own words you can read his fascinating tale. For the first time ever, this long-out-of-print book is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE or download a sample.

Oh, for a Touch of the Vanished Hand
Oh, for a Touch of the Vanished Hand

Author: Dana M. Mangham

Publisher: Spellmount, Limited Publishers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13:

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Solomon Mangham was born in about 1755 in North Carolina. His parents were William Mangham, Sr. and Mary Persons. He married Sarah Ann Bennett. They had seven children and lived near Gilkey's Creek, South Carolina. In about 1790 they moved to Wilkes County, Georgia. Thirty-seven of their Mangham descendants fought in the Confederate Army. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas.