A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg

In "A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg," A. Wilson Greene delivers an in-depth history of the Petersburg Campaign, the Civil War's longest and most intricate struggle. This second volume covers the critical months from August to October 1864, detailing Ulysses S. Grant's three major offensives against Robert E. Lee's defenses and the Confederates’ counterattacks, including a significant cavalry raid. With a focus on previously unpublished accounts from soldiers and officers, Greene illustrates the dynamic nature of this campaign, highlighting its intensity and complexity beyond the typical narrative of a siege.