Bibliograph

Kirk's Civil War raids along the Blue Ridge, Michael C. Hardy

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Kirk's Civil War raids along the Blue Ridge, Michael C. Hardy

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Kirk's Civil War raids along the Blue Ridge

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Michael C. Hardy

Summary

In the Southern Appalachian Mountains, no character was more loved or despised than Union officer George W. Kirk. He led a group of deserters on numerous raids between Tennessee and North Carolina in 1863. At Camp Vance in Morganton, Kirk's mounted raiders showcased guerrilla warfare penetrating deep within Confederate territory. As Home Guards struggled to keep Western North Carolina communities safe, Kirk's men brought fear throughout the region for their ability to strike and create havoc without warning. Civil War historian Michael C. Hardy examines the infamous history of George W. Kirk and the Civil War along the Blue Ridge

Target audience

adult

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