William Gregg's Civil War: The Battle to Shape the History of Guerrilla Warfare (New Perspectives on the Civil War Era Ser.)
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Book Synopsis: During the Civil War, William H. Gregg served as William Clarke Quantrill's de facto adjutant from December 1861 until the spring of 1864, making him one of the closest people to the Confederate guerrilla leader. “Quantrill's raiders” were a partisan ranger outfit best known for their brutal guerrilla tactics, which made use of Native American field skills. Whether it was the origins of Quantrill's band, the early warfare along the border, the planning and execution of the raid on Lawrence, Kansas, the Battle of Baxter Springs, or the dissolution of the company in early 1864, Gregg was there as a participant and observer. This book includes his personal account of that era.
The book also includes correspondence between Gregg and William E. Connelley, a historian. Connelley was deeply affected by the war and was a staunch Unionist and Republican. Even as much of the country was focusing on reunification, Connelley refused to forgive the South and felt little if any empathy for his Southern peers. Connelley’s relationship with Gregg was complicated and exploitive. Their bond appeared mutually beneficial, but Connelley manipulated an old, weak, and naïve Gregg, offering to help him publish his memoir in exchange for Gregg’s inside information for a biography of Quantrill.
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Discover the untold story of one of the most notorious figures in the Civil War era with William Gregg's Civil War: The Battle to Shape the History of Guerrilla Warfare. Dive into the world of William Clarke Quantrill and his notorious band of guerrilla fighters known as "Quantrill's raiders."
Unravel the mysteries behind their brutal guerrilla tactics, informed by Native American field skills, as you join Gregg, Quantrill's de facto adjutant, on a journey through the early warfare along the border. Experience firsthand the planning and execution of the raid on Lawrence, Kansas, and the Battle of Baxter Springs as Gregg recounts his vivid personal accounts.
But that's not all — this gripping book also delves into the complicated relationship between Gregg and historian William E. Connelley. Explore the dynamics of this unlikely association as Connelley, a steadfast Unionist, manipulates Gregg, taking advantage of his naivety and offering to help publish his memoir in exchange for inside information on Quantrill.
Seize this opportunity to immerse yourself in a piece of history often overshadowed. Take a step into the world of guerrilla warfare, where loyalties were tested, bonds were broken, and the battle for control over the narrative continues to shape our understanding of the Civil War era.
Don't miss out on this riveting account — get your copy of William Gregg's Civil War: The Battle to Shape the History of Guerrilla Warfare today, and join the expedition of uncovering the truth behind the legends.
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