The story of the naval battle for control of the Upper Mississippi in
the American Civil War. Employing the ill-fated bastion of Fort Pillow
as its focus, The Battle of Plum Run depicts the squalid history of
Union occupation in West Tennessee, as well as the hatred, bigotry and
greed that culminated in the Fort Pillow Massacre. A companion volume to
Andrew Ward's critically praised River Run Red, The Battle of Plum Run
is rich in research, telling detail, driving narrative, and a cast of
unforgettable characters.