Hello all, I am writing a paper about the effects, both good and bad, of geography on important battles in the U.S. Civil War for my Historical Geography class. I have about fifteen good sources but am always looking to find more sources to utilize concerning the topic. Does anyone know of any good primary or secondary sources concerning geography during this period?
The personal memoirs of Ulysses Grant has good information that might be helpful to you. The most insightful portions relating to geography definitely would be his descriptions of the plan to take Vicksburg. He goes into a lot of detail about the bodies of water blocking their march and the logistical struggles it created. He also paints a pretty thorough picture of Chattanooga and why missionary ridge was so important for the Union to take. Geography also comes into play for the battle of Shiloh and then in his campaign in Northern Virginia. But to me Vicksburg and Chattanooga stand out as campaigns where the geography played a large role in the strategy of the battles.
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