Status Updates From The Civil War (American Her...

Even with Grant at the head of the Army of the Potomac and Sherman marching through Georgia, the war seems stuck and so costly that Lincoln privately writes of his doubts as to his reelection in the Fall.

Interesting the way that Catton has included chapters on who fought, medical abilities, the economies, etc.

Bruce Catton is an able historian. This book is a good overview of the main Civil War events. More importantly, it’s full of useful insights into the thinking of principal players.