The 1862 battle of Pea Ridge in northwestern Arkansas was one of the
largest Civil War engagements fought on the western frontier, and it
dramatically altered the balance of power in the Trans-Mississippi. This
study of the battle is based on research in archives from Connecticut to
California and includes a pioneering study of the terrain of the
sprawling battlefield, as well as an examination of soldiers' personal
experiences, the use of Native American troops, and the role of Pea
Ridge in regional folklore.
"A model campaign history that merits recognition as a major
contribution to the literature on Civil War military
operations.--Journal of Military History
"Shines welcome light on the war's largest battle west of the
Mississippi.--USA Today
"With its exhaustive research and lively prose style, this military
study is virtually a model work of its kind.--Publishers Weekly
"A thoroughly researched and well-told account of an important but often
neglected Civil War encounter.--Kirkus Reviews
"Offers the rich tactical detail, maps, and order of battle that
military scholars love but retains a very readable style combined with
liberal use of recollections of the troops and leaders
involved.--Library Journal
"This book is assured of a place among the best of all studies that have
been published on Civil War campaigns.--American Historical Review
"Destined to become a Civil War classic and a model for writing military
history.--Civil War History
"A campaign study of a caliber that all should strive for and few will
equal.--Journal of American History
"An excellent and detailed book in all accounts, scholarly and readable,
with both clear writing and excellent analysis. . . . Utterly essential
. . . for any serious student of the Civil War.--Civil War News
