Release date is 2009-12-04

The southwestern campaign -- Letter of General Dodge to his father [on the battle of Pea Ridge] -- The battle of Atlanta -- Letter to General Raum [correcting some statements in his description of the battle of Atlanta] -- The Indian campaigns of 1864-65 -- The Indian campaigns of 1865-66 -- Campaign up the Tennessee River valley -- The Army of the Tennessee -- The campaign in the West -- A talk to old comrades -- General Grant -- Use of block-houses during the Civil War -- An incident of the war [execution of the Confederate spy, Samuel Davis] -- Gen. G.M. Dodge on the water cure -- Misplaced sympathy.

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"The Battle of Atlanta" by Grenville Mellen Dodge is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book recounts the events surrounding the pivotal Battle of Atlanta during the American Civil War, along with the author's insights and reflections on various military campaigns he was involved in. As a first-person narrative from a Major-General, it provides a detailed perspective on the strategies, challenges, and experiences faced by Union troops in the conflict. The opening of the book sets a scene of battlefield strategy and troop movements leading up to the Battle of Pea Ridge, showcasing Dodge's military career and the early challenges in the Southwest. It details notable military figures, encounters with the enemy, and the organizational chaos within the Union Army at the time. Dodge reflects on decisions made by commanding officers, his own role within the army, and the impact of various battles on troop morale and strategy, offering readers a blend of personal experience and historical analysis that vividly captures the complexities of wartime leadership and combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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