Cold Harbor to the Crater

“Accomplished Civil War historians who bring years of research expertise, superb analytical skills and clear, confident writing to their subjects.” — America’s Civil War

“Add[s] color and details . . . [and] fill[s] in some of the gaps found in other historical studies of the Overland and Petersburg campaigns.” — On Point

“Offers valuable insights from a variety of scholars, provides revisionist interpretations of events and individuals involved in the campaign, and proposes new areas of inquiry in Civil War scholarship.” — North Carolina Historical Review

“These fine essays reflect the new military history, collectively dispelling many deeply ingrained perceptions about the end of the Overland campaign.” — Journal of Southern History

“Gallagher and Janney’s Cold Harbor to the Crater offers a comprehensive addition to the scholarship.” — Journal of the Civil War Era

“An outstanding volume detailing the conduct, effects, and memory of a two-month period of sustained and bloody conflict. . . . Upon finishing Cold Harbor to the Crater, the reader will eagerly await upcoming volumes in the series.”–-Civil War History

“The eagerly anticipated Cold Harbor to the Crater was worth the wait. It provides insightful analysis of the significant battles, the home front, leadership, and common soldier experiences, all while noting the connections between these themes and linking them to the larger issues of the Civil War era. This volume is superb.” — Susannah J. Ural, University of Southern Mississippi

“Filled with impressive research and superb writing, Cold Harbor to the Crater provides wholly new perspectives on Grant’s Overland campaign and stands as a vital contribution to our understanding of the Civil War.” — Steven E. Woodworth, Texas Christian University