* Thunder Across the Swamp: The Fight for the Lower Mississippi, February-May 1863
by Donald S. Frazier (State House Press, 2011).My copy arrived today. It is indeed a massive red cloth hardcover, its length exceeding 600 pages. The volume is abundantly illustrated and its 56 maps are a great mix of tactical, operational, and strategic scales (although those with weaker vision might have a bit of difficulty viewing all the detail). The primary focus is the neglected 1863 Bayou Teche Campaign and, with all the hallmarks of a fine campaign history, the book looks to be what I was hoping it would be.
Drew, thanks for info. Looks like I will be adding this to my Christmas list. Out of curiosity, how much coverage does the Battle of Irish Bend receive?
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Chris,
ReplyDeleteBisland and Irish Bend are the centerpieces of the book. The coverage of the Irish Bend battle itself runs around 35 pages with 8 regimental scale maps. Of course, there are chapters covering events immediately before and after.
DW
My copy is here and I'm reading it now and I am not disappointed. It is an excellent book with lots of illustrations and maps. Another great job by fellow Texian Don Frazier.
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Keller, Texas