John Bell Hood and the War for Southern Independence by Richard M McMurry 1982 University Press of Kentucky
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This is a very good hardcover with dust jacket. 1982 University of Kentucky Press. This copy is still crisp and clean inside and out. The pages are crisp and clean with no markings seen. The binding is tight and straight. Red cloth hardcover boards under jacket are also very good with only a hint of shelf wear. The accompanying dust jacket is very good with only light shelf wear. Medium octavo book size or 6.5" x 9.5" with 239 pages.
The career of John Bell Hood profoundly influenced the conduct and outcome of the American Civil War. His leadership of the Texas Brigade in 1862 helped make possible the continued resistance of the South. But, his disastrous command of the Army of Tennessee 2 years later contributed to the eventual defeat of the South. Hood's personal bravery helped make him a combat leader who could inspire others. At Gaines' Mill, Manassas, and Antietam, Hood gained well deserved renown. But, those same qualities made him less fit as a commander. His failure to stop Sherman's advance led him back to Tennessee where that campaign ended in defeat. In this book the author gives a reassessment of Hood's life and Civil War career. He demonstrates that Hood's difficulty came from an unwillingness or inability to plan operations and supervise subordinates who were often left without clear directives in the midst of battle.
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