Blackford, Charles Minor 1833-1903 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Campaign and Battle of Lynchburg, Va." by Charles Minor Blackford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the military strategies and events surrounding the decisive battles that took place in Lynchburg, Virginia during the Civil War. Blackford draws upon his experiences and observations to provide a detailed analysis of the critical importance of Lynchburg in the war effort, examining both Confederate and Union perspectives. The opening of the book presents the context leading up to the campaign in June 1864, highlighting its strategic significance for both sides. It details the Federal forces' plans under General David Hunter to seize Lynchburg, emphasizing the importance of the city as a supply depot and its implications for troop movement. At the same time, it introduces the Confederate defense led by General Francis Nicholls, a mix of veterans, invalids, and local militia. Early on, the narrative describes the tension and preparations in Lynchburg as the city braces for the impending conflict, painting a vivid picture of the military and civilian atmosphere during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-01-16 Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: Garland-Rodes Camp of Confederate Veterans, 1901 Lynchburg, Battle of, Lynchburg, Va., 1864 Lynchburg (Va.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 E456 United States: Garland-Rodes Camp of Confederate Veterans, 1901 12030761 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69814 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69814 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134620.0 69814