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Name: This Hallowed Ground
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Author: Bruce Catton

This work presents a thorough account of the American Civil War, covering the months of unrest and hysteria that culminated in the Battle of Fort Sumter and continuing through the Union's ultimate triumph. It examines the political dynamics and military strategies that shaped the conflict, offering insight into the United States Army’s role and the broader national implications of the war. Catton’s scholarship provides readers with a detailed chronicle of a pivotal period in United States history, linking the political, social, and military threads that defined the era.

First publish date: 1956

Genre: History/Military History

Authors: Bruce Catton

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