The Night the War Was Lost by Charles L Dufour
Contends that with the fall of the critical city of New Orleans in spring 1862, the South lost the Civil War, although fighting would continue for three more years. This book portrays terrified citizens and leaders occasionally rising to heroism. It explains the reasons for the seizure of New Orleans and describes its results.
"A first-class piece of research"—American Historical Review
"A well-paced, vivid chronicle, written with vigor and sharp detail."—Chicago Sunday Tribune
"Must reading for naval warfare, Civil War, and Confederate buffs."—Saturday Review
"A well-paced, vivid chronicle, written with vigor and sharp detail."—Chicago Sunday Tribune
"Must reading for naval warfare, Civil War, and Confederate buffs."—Saturday Review
Charles L. Dufour, a former journalist, is the author of Nine Men in Gray (1993), also a Bison Book.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780803265998 |
| ISBN 10 | 0803265999 |
| Title | The Night the War Was Lost |
| Author | Charles L Dufour |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Nebraska Press |
| Year published | 1994-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 443 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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