Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate States Armies Hardback - 2010

""Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate States Armies"" is a memoir written by J. B. Hood, a Confederate general during the American Civil War. In this book, Hood recounts his experiences as a soldier and commander in both the Union and Confederate armies. He provides a firsthand account of some of the most significant battles of the war, including the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Battle of Chickamauga. Hood also discusses his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as General Robert E. Lee and President Jefferson Davis. The book offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and provides valuable insight into the experiences of soldiers on both sides of the conflict.1880. As a division commander under James Longstreet, he distinguished himself at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg and at Chickamauga, where he won his lieutenant generalcy. In the Atlanta campaign of 1864 he fought under Joseph E. Johnston until Jefferson Davis, displeased with that general's retreat, made Hood commander. Hood fared no better against General Sherman and was obliged to abandon Atlanta. Hood pressed forward in his effort to thwart the Union forces, but in the battle of Nashville Thomas won the most complete victory of the war, virtually annihilating the Confederates. Hood resigned his command and surrendered at Natchez, Mississippi. General Hood's memoir, Advance and Retreat is one of the classics of Confederate literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.