Title: Sheridan in the Shenandoah ;
Authors: Stackpole, Edward J.
Date: 1961
Publisher: Stackpole Co.,
Physical description: 413 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: E
Abstract: This volume analyzes the events of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864 and Sheridan's crucial role.
Contents: Lee faces a problem -- Hunter flees before early -- The raid on Washington -- Grant gropes for a solution -- Sheridan's background -- Sheridan moves to the valley -- A strategic withdrawal -- Grant's doubts are dispelled -- The battle of Winchester (the Opequon) -- The fight at Fisher's Hill -- The pause between battles -- The battle of Cedar Creek-first phase -- Sheridan rides to fame -- Repercussions and recriminations -- Conclusion of the valley campaign -- Summary of the campaign.
Subject headings (LCSH): Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894.; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862.; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1864 (August-November); Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888.