{"product_id":"john-bell-hood-and-the-struggle-for-atlanta-paperback","title":"John Bell Hood: And the Struggle for Atlanta - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Coffey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"At thirty-three years of age, Hood became the eighth and youngest of the Confederate Army's generals of full rank. He had risen through the commissioned ranks, from first lieutenant to full general, in only three years, a feat achieved by no other man during the Civil War. . . . Ultimately, Hood was selected for one reason--to fight--and no other available officer was better suited for the challenge.\" David Coffey's words give a succinct portrait of the ascent of John Bell Hood. His book delivers a clear and riveting evaluation of Hood's service in and command of the Western Army in Northern Georgia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Atlanta Campaign ground on for more than four months and proved one of the most decisive of the Civil War. Cautious General Joseph Johnston was popular with the troops but, from the government's viewpoint, produced no results. Confederate President Jefferson Davis searched for a replacement with a less deliberate strategy and a more aggressive style. In short, a fighter. John Bell Hood was such a man, having led troops in battle, fighting and bleeding on behalf of the cause. He was Johnston's chief subordinate and the natural candidate as his replacement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven so, Sherman eventually captured Atlanta and contributed to Abraham Lincoln's reelection. Hood's effort to save the railroad and manufacturing center has historically been considered a failure, with his selection as Johnston's replacement considered extremely controversial. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCoffey tackles this issue, and argues for the necessity of replacing General Johnston with the most logical choice, Hood. The author also explains that, despite his scrappy reputation and aggressive style, Hood had inherited a near impossible situation in trying to save Atlanta but, according to this book, his performance was praiseworthy.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDAVID COFFEY holds a Ph.D. from Texas Christian University. He is associate professor of history and chair of the Department of History and Philosophy at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He is the author of numerous books and articles, and is associate editor of two award-winning, three-volume projects: the Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War and the Encyclopedia of American Military History. He can be reached for interview at dcoffey@utm.edu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.04 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 23, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760160702752,"sku":"9781886661172","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fb7f29c9c3ecebd9dea912fb002f69e1.webp?v=1780173184","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/john-bell-hood-and-the-struggle-for-atlanta-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}