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This battle has been cited by historians as one of the greatest Union victories during the Civil War; in a strategic move, George H. Thomas's soldiers soundly defeated the Confederate troops, providing a crucial morale boost for the Union. Bobrick's well-written narrative chronicles events leading up to and surrounding the battle. Useful archival photographs and maps accompany the text. Bib., ind.