Chickamauga: A Battlefield Guide
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Book Overview
The hard-fought and dramatic battles of Chickamauga (September 19-20, 1863) and Chattanooga (November 23-25, 1863) changed the course of the Civil War. These battles sounded the death knell of the Confederacy and put Ulysses S. Grant on the road to final victory. For the first time in one convenient guide, Steven E. Woodworth provides an overview of the battles and an on-site tour to help both serious students and casual visitors get the most out of a visit to Chickamauga and Chattanooga. The guide emphasizes how the opposing armies used terrain and how that terrain shaped the course of each battle. Easy-to-follow directions to specific locations enable you to view the field from the historic perspectives of the combatants. Whether used alone or as a supplement to a tour, this guide will enhance your visit. Clearly written and illustrated with maps and photographs, it is an invaluable tool for both knowledgeable Civil War enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Chickamauga and Chattanooga. Steven E. Woodworth is an assistant professor of history at Texas Christian University. His books include Six Armies in Tennessee: The Chickamauga and Chattanooga Campaigns (Nebraska 1998).
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0803298021
ISBN13:9780803298026
Release Date:April 1999
Publisher:Bison
Length:182 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.8" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Fall in love with Chickamauga
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I have spent three days on the Chickamauga battlefield with this book. Since I live in the area, the days were not consecutive and I did some of the stops twice, but it only added to my pleasure. This book will give you all the details you want to know. I grew up near Gettysburg and thought I could not love a place as much as I do Gettysburg; but with this book as my guide, Chickamauga is getting close.This series (Hallowed Ground--two books so far, the other is on Gettysburg, which I've also used and reviewed) takes you "off the beaten path" and gives you insight into the battle that you do not get from the official park tour. If you include the option excursions you will really enrich your trip.The maps are clear and the directions from stop to stop are percise. The book is also illustrated and enhanced with various drawings from Battles and Leaders of the Civil War.I definitely recommend it to you. This book, like the one on Gettysburg, says it will take you six hours to hit all the stops--perhaps if you rushed and didn't take time to think about what you're seeing and reading; I recommend eight hours as a minimum, because the optional excursions are worth it.
great overview of the battle, a must for park visitors
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a great battlefield guide, full of clear, easy to understand instructions and maps. By far the best battlefield guide of any I've read. If you really want to understand where you are in the park, and what happened where, buy this book. Read it first, then carry it with you for the tour.
Very Useful for Driving about the Park
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
We spent the past weekend driving about the battlefield. Having this book helped us see where the main battlelines were, where Longstreets great charge took place, and led us to Snodgrass Hill where "The Rock of Chickamauga" stood. If you are planning a trip to the area, get this book and take the tour.
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