From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America

The author traces his military career from antebellum service and early campaigns through detailed narratives of Civil War operations, offering chronological battle accounts, tactical analyses, and eyewitness observations. The text pairs official reports, maps, and personal recollections to evaluate decisions, clarify disputed actions involving his corps, and assess leadership and organization. Interspersed commentary addresses logistics, unit experiences, and the human costs of combat, while concluding reflections emphasize an attempt at balanced truth-telling and the hope for postwar reconciliation.