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Shaara moves the Civil War battles ahead a year, positioning his story and characters into 1863. The central focus of this novel is Mississippi, central to the transport line of the Confederates. Generals Grant and Sherman of the Union contrast nicely with General Pemberton in their insights towards this most important collection of military maneuvers.
— Oct 15, 2016 07:56PM
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Matt
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Shaara extends his narrative outside the lead-up to battle and the intricate maneuvering within the volley of fire. He chooses to focus on unique aspects of these battles within the Civil War. In a recent segment I read, he places much attention on Lucy Spence, a young Mississippian who lives in Vicksburg, watching as the two armies advance and, eventually, aiding in a civilian nurse capacity, with the injured.
— Oct 18, 2016 08:41PM
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As Grant and Sherman devise their plan to head towards Vicksburg, General Pemberton awaits, though worry seems to sober him to what lies ahead. On their trek to the city they seek, Union soldiers learn that the citizens of Mississippi are not always 'victims in the way', but can be strong Confederate supporters, ready to back Jefferson Davis and hold onto the slaves they feel are their possessions.
— Oct 17, 2016 08:43PM
