Stone's River: The Turning-Point of the Civil War

"Stone's River: The Turning-Point of the Civil War" by Wilson J. Vance is a recounting of the brutal Battle of Stone's River, a critical clash in the American Civil War. This book plunges into the strategies and fateful decisions that eventually shifted the war's momentum. It reveals the battle's intricate background, highlighting how General Bragg's Confederate forces nearly crushed the Union army, but were unable to achieve total victory. Vance skillfully presents the key figures and crucial moments that shaped the battle, ultimately concluding that the Union's hard-won success signaled a downturn for the Confederacy and a major step toward Union victory.