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Article: Gripping account of Fredericksburg's 'Winter War'; Clear, detailed view given of campaign.(SATURDAY)(THE CIVIL WAR)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- January 11, 2003
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Byline: Peter Bridges, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Francis Augustin O'Reilly has provided a comprehensive, well-written study of a crucial campaign and Union defeat. Fredericksburg was a vitally important battle but, as Mr. O'Reilly says, it has been little studied or understood. This is changing; along with Mr. O'Reilly's book is a good new work by George C. Rable titled "Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!" that places the campaign in its broader political and military context.
Mr. O'Reilly, too, looks at the overall significance of Fredericksburg. He offers a gripping narrative as well as clear analysis, and his publisher probably is right in saying ...