Civil War References & Genealogy Books
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Order Line (910) 686-9591 Fax Line (910) 686-4452
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The Gallant Pelham
By Philip Mercer
• 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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