Kirk's Civil War Raids Along the Blue Ridge (Michael C. Hardy - UA) matte He even recruited many of

He even recruited many of his friends and relatives into Company G of the 55th Illinois Infantry

A new preface addresses the developments in Lincoln scholarship in the years since the book’s original publication and offers Guelzo’s fascinating retrospective look at the unusual path he took to becoming a Lincoln scholar

they consistently displayed consistent courage and tactical ability on the battlefields of Second Bull Run

but also provides valuable insight into historical events from the perspective of an eyewitness

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Kirk's Civil War Raids Along the Blue Ridge (Michael C. Hardy - UA) matte He even recruited many ofby Michael C Hardy (Author) In the Southern Appalachian Mountains, no character was more loved or despised than Union officer George W. Kirk. He led a group of deserters on numerous raids between Tennessee and North Carolina in 1863. At Camp Vance in Morganton, Kirk's mounted raiders showcased guerrilla warfare penetrating deep within Confederate territory. As Home Guards struggled to keep Western North Carolina communities safe, Kirk's men brought