To the North Anna River

Grant and Lee, May 13-25, 1864

By: Gordon C Rhea

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Paperback | 1 September 2005

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With To the North Anna River, the third book in his outstanding five-book series, Gordon C. Rhea continues his spectacular narrative of the initial campaign between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee in the spring of 1864. May 13 through 25, a phase oddly ignored by historians, was critical in the clash between the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia. During those thirteen days -- an interlude bracketed by horrific battles that riveted the public's attention -- a game of guile and endurance between Grant and Lee escalated to a suspenseful draw on Virginia's North Anna River.
From the bloodstained fields of the Mule Shoe to the North Anna River, with Meadow Bridge, Myers Hill, Harris Farm, Jericho Mills, Ox Ford, and Doswell Farm in between, grueling night marches, desperate attacks, and thundering cavalry charges became the norm for both Grant's and Lee's men. But the real story of May 13--25 lay in the two generals' efforts to outfox each other, and Rhea charts their every step and misstep. Realizing that his bludgeoning tactics at the Bloody Angle were ineffective, Grant resorted to a fast-paced assault on Lee's vulnerable points. Lee, outnumbered two to one, abandoned the offensive and concentrated on anticipating Grant's maneuvers and shifting quickly enough to repel them. It was an amazingly equal match of wits that produced a gripping, high-stakes bout of warfare -- a test, ultimately, of improvisation for Lee and of perseverance for Grant.

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"Through research and dramatic writing, Rhea early stamped himself as today's premier historian of the Overland Campaign. This third instalment further cements his reputation." - Richmond Times-Dispatch"

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Non-Fiction History Regional & National History History of the Americas Warfare & Defence Military & Defence Strategy Military Tactics Military History American Civil War Earliest Times to Present Day Modern History from 1700 to 1900

May 13, 1864 Grant lays new plans	p. 8
May 12-13 Sheridan threatens Richmond and escapes at Meadow Bridge	p. 35
May 14 Grant forfeits an opportunity	p. 65
May 15-16 Grant settles on a new offensive	p. 95
May 17-18 Grant launches his grand assault	p. 126
May 19-20 Ewell strikes at Harris farm	p. 164
May 21 Grant swings south and Lee counters	p. 212
May 22 Lee wins the race to the river	p. 255
May 23 Grant attacks at the North Anna	p. 280
May 24 Grant marches into Lee's trap	p. 325
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To the North Anna River

Grant and Lee, May 13-25, 1864

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