A Stillness at Appomattox : The Army of the Potomac Trilogy (Army of the Potomac, Vol 3)

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Summary: An engaging story of missed opportunities
Review: This narrative story of the final campaign of the Union armies in Virginia begins with the arrival of General Grant in the spring of 1864 and ends with Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House in 1865. Well written, engaging, and easy to read, Catton's narrative focuses on the actions of the various Union forces in Virginia, and highlights the many missed opportunities to conclusively end the war during this last year of the war. This book also paints a clear picture of Grant's strategy and the problems he faced in implementing it. This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to understand the big picture of the last year of the Civil War.