A Fire In the Wilderness: The First Battle Between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee (John Reeves - CWC) drum organizing Hampton's Legion of South

organizing Hampton's Legion of South Carolina

Drawing on new research

EDNA GREENE MEDFORD

Wittenberg presents a fascinating in-depth analysis of the proceedings in the first book-length study of this important battle

including the war's first major battle at Bull Run

A Fire In the Wilderness: The First Battle Between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee (John Reeves - CWC) drum organizing Hampton's Legion of SouthA Fire in the Wilderness, The First Battle Between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee by John Reeves In the spring of 1864, President Lincoln feared that he might not be able to save the Union. The Army of the Potomac had performed poorly over the previous two years, and many Northerners were understandably critical of the war effort. Lincoln assumed hed lose the November election, and he firmly believed a Democratic successor would seek peace