{"product_id":"columbus-georgia-1865-the-last-true-battle-of-the-civil-war-paperback-softback-9780817359768","title":"Columbus, Georgia, 1865; The Last True Battle of the Civil War (Paperback \/ softback) 9780817359768","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eColumbus, Georgia, 1865\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Last True Battle of the Civil War\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharles A. Misulia (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780817359768\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 10 September 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages, 20 black \u0026amp; white figures - 11 maps\u003cbr\u003e23.3 x 15.4 x 2.7 cm, 0.578 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThere is no arguing that Charles A. Misulia's position is thoroughly researched, organized, and thought out. \u003ci\u003eColumbus Georgia, 1865 \u003c\/i\u003eis a fine addition to the continuing war of words that the American Civil War has become.\" - \u003ci\u003eOn Point, The Journal of Army History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eColumbus, Georgia 1865: The Last True Battle of the Civil War\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those refreshing and rare books in the veritable flood of Civil War-related literature, one that truly offers something new for readers. Far from yet another attempt at reinterpreting oft-repeated information, author Charles Misulia explores in an engaging fashion a little-known story that has received surprisingly scant scholarly attention. The book is thoroughly researched, comprehensive in scope and content, and well written.\" - \u003ci\u003eGeorgia Historical Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Misulia's excellent research and clear prose make for an enjoyable and instructive read. His narrative clearly follows the action from Alabama to Georgia and then focuses on Columbus. His passion for the subject helps the story, and his work, if viewed as local history, is outstanding. . . . Overall, Misulia provides a well-crafted story that allows those interested in the Civil War to delve into battlefield tactics, broader strategies, soldiers' experiences, and civilian concerns at a transitional period from wartime to postwar reconstruction.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Alabama Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With his book, \u003ci\u003eColumbus Georgia 1865: The Last True Battle of the Civil War,\u003c\/i\u003e Misulia has filled a void in Civil War literature too long overshadowed and overlooked. His book rightly deserves its place on the bookshelves of Civil War scholars and enthusiasts alike, alongside other histories of Civil War battles such as Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg and Chickamauga.\" - \u003ci\u003eCivil War Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Charles Misulia's lasting contribution is that of a deeply researched and expertly written battle history that will likely stand the test of time. \u003ci\u003eColumbus, Georgia 1865\u003c\/i\u003e is highly recommended reading for students of western theater battles and those with a special interest in the waning moments of the conflict.\" - \u003ci\u003eCivil War Books and Authors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lean, well-written, compelling narrative of the Battle of Columbus, Georgia. It begins with the larger context of James H. Wilson's massive cavalry campaign through Alabama and Georgia in the waning days of the war, and carries the story through the destruction of Columbus by Wilson's troops in the aftermath of the battle on April 16, 1865. It is so detailed, deeply researched, and meticulous that I feel completely confident in declaring that it will be the definitive account of this battle.\" - Lawrence F. Kohl, editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Irish Brigade and Its Campaigns \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the 116th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn account that will long stand as the definitive treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this work, Charles A. Misulia, a lifelong student of the Civil War and expert on the Battle of Columbus, provides a comprehensive study of the Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, conflict. The struggle occurred in the dark of night, extended over a mile and half through a series of forts and earthworks, and was finally decided in an encounter on a bridge a thousand feet in length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMisulia presents the first complete account of this battle, examining and recounting in depth not only the composition and actions of the contending forces, which numbered some three thousand men on each side, but meticulously detailing the effect of the engagement on the city of Columbus and its environs. As such, this book fills in an omission in the grand account of our cataclysmic national struggle and also adds a significant chapter to the history of an important regional city.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, Misulia bravely takes on the long-vexing question of which encounter should be seen as the last 'battle' of the Civil War and argues persuasively that Columbus, Georgia, qualifies for this distinction on a number of counts.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList of Illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Wilson'\u003cbr\u003es Raid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. The Road to Columbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Gathering Darkness on the Chattahoochee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Conflict on the Horizon: Week One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. The Enemy Approaches: Week Two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Time Runs Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. The Battle Begins: Crawford and Uchee Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. The Fight for the City Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. The Lost Brigade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. The Stage Is Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. The Night Attack: Assault on Fort 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. The Night Attack: '\u003cbr\u003eA Speedy Journey to Hell'\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. The Night Attack: '\u003cbr\u003eThen Commenced the Rough and Tumble Fight'\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14. The Night Attack: The Battle Concludes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15. The Conflagration Begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16. Laid in Ruins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17. Evacuation of Columbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18. Aftermath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 1: The Last Real \u003ci\u003eBattle \u003c\/i\u003eof the Civil War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 2: Structure of Wilson'\u003cbr\u003es Cavalry Corps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 3: Order of Battle, April 16, 1865\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 4: Casualties at the Battle for Columbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 5: Medal of Honor Recipients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 6: Discovering the Battle for Columbus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliographic Essay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"The University of Alabama Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52574399267096,"sku":"9780817359768","price":20.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/columbus-georgia-1865-the-last-true-battle-of-the-civil-war-paperback-softback-9780817359768","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}