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The
Gallant Pelham
By Philip Mercer
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190 pages • 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” • Frontis of Pelham • New
Introduction •
• Indexed for the first time • Acid-free
paper • Sturdy cloth binding •
• Gold stamping on spine
and front board •
The first book devoted exclusively to the
life of Major John Pelham, the handsome, blond-haired, blue-eyed,
young officer whose personal courage and contributions to
improved artillery tactics earned him the love and respect of his
men and Confederate superiors alike. During his brief career,
Pelham was actively and successfully engaged in more than 60
battles, including First Bull Run, Williamsburg, the Seven Days,
Malvern Hill, Groveton, Second Bull Run, Antietam, and
Fredericksburg. His contribution to artillery tactics improved
the speed of movement, fire, and accuracy, which led Union troops
to believe they were facing much larger forces. Union railroads
and gunboats felt the sting of his fast-moving horse artillery on
raiding expeditions, keeping pace with the fast-moving cavalry
columns. ISBN1-56837-316-3
$30
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