Daniel's book is newer, so presumably has some newer research in it. However, it's hard to beat Sword for a great read.
Ole
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I'm a big fan of Sword because I like his writting style and I appreciate the depth of his research. I have a problem w/ any author that confuses me. I disliked Daniels book because of this, in fact I never finished it. To tell the truth I can't really specifically point out what I didn't like... Get it through the library before you buy it.
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Daniel's book was good until the fighting started and then I got confused with the way he jumps all over the place. The maps were of little help either.
This confusion factor is one reason why I don't like Cozzens.
I ain't sure what paucity means, but I have a little book hidden in my piles somehwere called IN HELL BEFORE NIGHT which I still frequently see on shelves that is a very excellent account of the battle with mapping and photos. I've been to the park maybe three times in the last 20 years and never cease to be awed by the place. This copy has a red cover and is paperback. I mostly buy the cheap ones. Shane's tip about the library is something to consider.
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Ancestors in CSA Army: 48th VA; 63rd VA, 5th NC Cav; 37th NC
Wife and Grandson's CSA: 15th AL, 51st GA, 41st TN; 36th TN; GA Mil 1197 Dist
Sam, reading the history of the 'authors' in the summary, it doesn't jump right out as a work of folks who are overly identified with the place. Just a hunch. I'd wait for a library copy myself unless I'd read all the other stuff.
__________________ Ancestors in US Army: 13th TN Cav; 10th TN Cav; 3rd NC Inf
Ancestors in CSA Army: 48th VA; 63rd VA, 5th NC Cav; 37th NC
Wife and Grandson's CSA: 15th AL, 51st GA, 41st TN; 36th TN; GA Mil 1197 Dist
I, too, didn't like Daniels work; I agree with the chief complaint that it is confusing. I grew more and more frustrated with the book as I went along and finally ditched it without finishing. Something else about Daniel's writing I objected to is he appears to be one of those extremely critical types who from time to time turn up to plague one's life. He finds fault with everyone and everything, and he himself must point out and criticize every little thing he doesn't like and kick every dog in sight. I'll go for my history elsewhere and will never recommend this book or its author to anyone.
That Shiloh and Western Campaigns book does entice. I'd like to hear more on it; in fact, I'm going to keep an eye out for it, and that book Larry mentions.
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"In Hell Before Night" is a McDonough book. I appreciated Manning Force's little work, "From Fort Henry to Corinth." Not nuch detail but an excellent overview from a man who was there. For understanding Shiloh, you really must walk the ground. Swamps and ravines and open fields take on a new meaning when you look at them.
Ole
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