| In the Lion's Mouth: Hood's Tragic Retreat from Nashville, 1864 Contributor(s): Smith, Derek (Author) |
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ISBN: 0811710599 ISBN-13: 9780811710596 Publisher: Stackpole Books OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) |
| Dewey: 976.804 |
| LCCN: 2011005360 |
| Series: Stackpole Military History |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.25 lbs) 368 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - Spellbinding account of the Confederates' retreat after their crushing defeat at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864- The 12-day, 100-mile retreat took place during one of the worst winters on record with Union forces in hot pursuit- Features notable commanders such as Nathan Bedford Forrest and John Bell Hood- Colorfully written, with a focus on the human element in this military catastrophe |