Jeffrey W. Hunt

If you thought that the second half of 1863 in the Eastern Theater was just both sides licking their wounds from Gettysburg, this outstanding campaign book will enlighten you. Hunt does an absolutely compelling job of recounting the tactics and maneuvers in the Bristoe Station campaign. It makes for exciting reading, as he effectively presents the options and decisions from the perspective of the commanders on the scene, with the information they had at the time. Includes excellent maps to allow you to follow the action.

Have you read campaign books where the generals are introduced as they appear with biographical background that reads like an intermission from an encyclopedia? Hunt introduces them, but with the perfect blend of anecdote and memorable characterization that shines a light on the story.

A minor thing, but I loved his chapter subheadings (e.g. "An Alarming Message - Great Danger - Meade Reacts - Retreat"); they not only enhanced the action with their summary but as a Cormac McCarthy fan, reminded me of "Blood Meridian"!… (mehr)