The Battle of Ezra Church and the Struggle for Atlanta

“A detailed and fascinating analytical narrative. . . . A model of well-written Civil War History.” — Library Journal

“Brilliantly written . . . [a] ground breaking contribution to the campaign’s assemblage of canonical works from Earl Hess.” — Civil War Books and Authors

“Lays out an engaging narrative and cross-examines misconceptions.... A welcome addition to Atlanta Campaign scholarship.” — America’s Civil War

“A powerful history of a neglected battle in the Atlanta campaign.” — Journal of Southern History

“Earl Hess has once again proved his skill in writing meticulous battle narratives that will instruct and captivate his readers.” — Michigan War Studies Review

“Hess is of that rare breed of author who manages to be prolific while maintaining a uniformly high standard of scholarship.” — Army History

“Exploring a pivotal but often overlooked battle in the Civil War, The Battle of Ezra Church and the Struggle for Atlanta is the first book-length examination of the battle of Ezra Church. Well written and well researched, this book offers invaluable descriptions of troop movements and battle actions, as well as keen analysis of strategy and how individual battles fit into the larger context of the Atlanta campaign. In his account of this bloody conflict, Earl Hess reminds us that he is one of the finest Civil War historians writing today.” — Keith S. Bohannon, University of West Georgia

“This excellent study builds on Earl Hess’s earlier work on Sherman’s Atlanta campaign, providing a gripping treatment of the last in a series of bloody engagements near the city in July 1864. The narrative reflects the author’s sure grasp of sources, keen eye for biographical detail, and ability to evoke the drama and complexity of major military events. Anyone interested in the campaign that brought a sea change in both Union and Confederate national morale in 1864 will read this book with profit.” — Gary W. Gallagher, author of The Union War