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• catalog abstract "Who were the men whose job it was to move the soldiers, munitions, and supplies where they needed to go, and how did they do it? Now for the first time in the popular literature of the Civil War comes a book that specifically probes the surprisingly fascinating subject of how logistics won the war. In Sinews of War: How Technology, Industry, and Transportation Won the Civil War, Benjamin W. Bacon unravels the story of how massive infantry regiments and artillery were transported hundreds of miles to the battlefield, as well as the equally remarkable details of how the armies made sure the soldiers had enough bullets, clothing, and bandages, and especially, food. Not only did a Civil War-era army march on its stomach, it also kept close to its ammo train, its replacement uniforms, its ambulances, and its horses and mules. The author shows how the Union's engineering marvels, such as building a pontoon bridge over the James River in only seven hours (a bridge strong enough to carry the Army of the Potomac's wagon trains, artillery, and two army corps), made any hope of a Confederate victory impossible. From the calling of volunteers in 1861, to Sherman's final campaigns in the Carolinas, Sinews of War is a must-read for anyone interested in how the Civil War was really won.".
• catalog contributor b10233332.
• catalog coverage "United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Technology.".
• catalog coverage "United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Transportation.".
• catalog created "1997.".
• catalog date "1997".
• catalog date "1997.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "1997.".
• catalog description "Ben Butler severs the Gordian knot -- We are coming, Father Abraham -- Flag Officer Farragut wins his Admiral's stars -- General McClellan's modest proposal -- General Burnside and the wayward pontoons -- All roads and rivers lead to Vicksburg -- We won't starve, thanks to the cracker line -- Colonel Bailey had a trick or two up his sleeve -- Cleaning up after Bedford Forrest -- If we cross the James, victory is on the other side -- "Get down, you damn fool, before you get shot!" -- We look like men of war -- That's when I knew we were beaten -- No such army since the days of Julius Caesar -- Epilogue: Last stream boat north, last train to Springfield.".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
• catalog description "Who were the men whose job it was to move the soldiers, munitions, and supplies where they needed to go, and how did they do it? Now for the first time in the popular literature of the Civil War comes a book that specifically probes the surprisingly fascinating subject of how logistics won the war. In Sinews of War: How Technology, Industry, and Transportation Won the Civil War, Benjamin W. Bacon unravels the story of how massive infantry regiments and artillery were transported hundreds of miles to the battlefield, as well as the equally remarkable details of how the armies made sure the soldiers had enough bullets, clothing, and bandages, and especially, food. Not only did a Civil War-era army march on its stomach, it also kept close to its ammo train, its replacement uniforms, its ambulances, and its horses and mules. The author shows how the Union's engineering marvels, such as building a pontoon bridge over the James River in only seven hours (a bridge strong enough to carry the Army of the Potomac's wagon trains, artillery, and two army corps), made any hope of a Confederate victory impossible. From the calling of volunteers in 1861, to Sherman's final campaigns in the Carolinas, Sinews of War is a must-read for anyone interested in how the Civil War was really won.".
• catalog extent "xiv, 246 p. ;".
• catalog hasFormat "Sinews of war.".
• catalog identifier "0891416269".
• catalog isFormatOf "Sinews of war.".
• catalog issued "1997".
• catalog issued "1997.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "Novato, CA : Presidio,".
• catalog relation "Sinews of war.".
• catalog spatial "United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Technology.".
• catalog spatial "United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Transportation.".
• catalog spatial "United States".
• catalog subject "973.7/8 21".
• catalog subject "E468.9 .B16 1997".
• catalog subject "Industries United States History 19th century.".
• catalog tableOfContents "Ben Butler severs the Gordian knot -- We are coming, Father Abraham -- Flag Officer Farragut wins his Admiral's stars -- General McClellan's modest proposal -- General Burnside and the wayward pontoons -- All roads and rivers lead to Vicksburg -- We won't starve, thanks to the cracker line -- Colonel Bailey had a trick or two up his sleeve -- Cleaning up after Bedford Forrest -- If we cross the James, victory is on the other side -- "Get down, you damn fool, before you get shot!" -- We look like men of war -- That's when I knew we were beaten -- No such army since the days of Julius Caesar -- Epilogue: Last stream boat north, last train to Springfield.".
• catalog title "Sinews of war : how technology, industry, and transportation won the Civil War / Benjamin Bacon.".
• catalog type "History. fast".
• catalog type "text".