A Fire In the Wilderness: The First Battle Between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee (John Reeves - CWC) drum Drawing on new research

Drawing on new research

Wittenberg presents a fascinating in-depth analysis of the proceedings in the first book-length study of this important battle

including the war's first major battle at Bull Run

He overcomes these obstacles by winning the respect of his former competitors

” Was Stuart to blame for the unexpected combat that broke out at Gettysburg on July 1

A Fire In the Wilderness: The First Battle Between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee (John Reeves - CWC) drum Drawing on new researchA Fire in the Wilderness, The First Battle Between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee by John Reeves In the spring of 1864, President Lincoln feared that he might not be able to save the Union. The Army of the Potomac had performed poorly over the previous two years, and many Northerners were understandably critical of the war effort. Lincoln assumed hed lose the November election, and he firmly believed a Democratic successor would seek peace