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As part of their preparation to co-author their book “Unconditional Surrender: Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War,” Chris Mackowski and Curt Fields (as U.S. Grant) sat down to talk about the war from Grant’s perspective. The result was a nine-part series that served as the outline for "Unconditional Surrender," published by Savas Beatie as part of the Emerging Civil War Series.
In this episode, Grant recounts his experience at the battle of Belmont (November 7, 1861), where his troops were first bloodied. He also recounts his success at Forts Henry (February 6, 1862) and Donelson (February 11–16, 1862), which resulted in his first major victory and gave him his iconic nickname.
For more on "Unconditional Surrender," visit savasbeatie.com/unconditional-surrender-ulysses-s-grant-in-the-civil-war/.
As part of their preparation to co-author their book “Unconditional Surrender: Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War,” Chris Mackowski and Curt Fields (as U.S. Grant) sat down to talk about the war from Grant’s perspective. The result was a nine-part series that served as the outline for "Unconditional Surrender," published by Savas Beatie as part of the Emerging Civil War Series.
In this episode, Grant recounts his experience at the battle of Belmont (November 7, 1861), where his troops were first bloodied. He also recounts his success at Forts Henry (February 6, 1862) and Donelson (February 11–16, 1862), which resulted in his first major victory and gave him his iconic nickname.
For more on "Unconditional Surrender," visit savasbeatie.com/unconditional-surrender-ulysses-s-grant-in-the-civil-war/.
