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Corinth 1862: Siege, Battle, Occupation (Modern War Studies) Paperback – Illustrated, October 7, 2016

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In the spring of 1862, there was no more important place in the western Confederacy—perhaps in all the South—than the tiny town of Corinth, Mississippi.

Major General Henry W. Halleck, commander of Union forces in the Western Theater, reported to Washington that "Richmond and Corinth are now the great strategical points of war, and our success at these points should be insured at all hazards." In the same vein, Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard declared to Richmond that "If defeated at Corinth, we lose the Mississippi Valley and probably our cause." Those were odd sentiments concerning a town scarcely a decade old. By this time, however, it sat at the junction of the South's two most important rail lines and had become a major strategic locale.

Despite its significance, Corinth has received comparatively little attention from Civil War historians and has been largely overshadowed by events at Shiloh, Antietam, and Perryville. Timothy Smith's panoramic and vividly detailed new look at Corinth corrects that neglect, focusing on the nearly year-long campaign that opened the way to Vicksburg and presaged the Confederacy's defeat in the West.

Combining big-picture strategic and operational analysis with ground-level views, Smith covers the spring siege, the vicious attacks and counterattacks of the October battle, and the subsequent occupation. He has drawn extensively on hundreds of eyewitness accounts to capture the sights, sounds, and smells of battle and highlight the command decisions of Halleck, Beauregard, Ulysses S. Grant, Sterling Price, William S. Rosecrans, and Earl Van Dorn.

This is also the first in-depth examination of Corinth following the creation of a new National Park Service center located at the site. Weaving together an immensely compelling tale that places the reader in the midst of war's maelstrom, it substantially revises and enlarges our understanding of Corinth and its crucial importance in the Civil War.
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"Corinth 1862: Siege, Battle, Occupation is a great read and is a must for the Civil War enthusiast."—Military Review

“This is an outstanding battle narrative, and it goes beyond the fighting. . . . Smith’s book is an excellent commemoration of Civil War Corinth and a worthwhile addition to any Civil War library.”—Blue & Gray Magazine

"Smith is successful in presenting this comprehensive study of the political and military importance of Corinth during the first three years of the war, as well as of the civil affairs of Corinth throughout the War. . . . This is an excellent military and social history that fills a gap in our Civil War knowledge of the Western theater in the period between the Battle of Shiloh and the fall of Vicksburg. It will both entertain and inform you, and I highly recommend it to you."—Tennessee Valley Civil War Roundtable Newsletter

"A noteworthy accomplishment. It has broken new ground on a long ignored aspect of the war. The information on the movement to, the operations around, and occupation of Corinth by Union forces should excite the interest of any Civil War enthusiast. This is a must have volume, especially those who are particularly interested in the western theater of operations."—TOCWOC - A Civil War Blog

"Corinth 1862 is a terribly important and original contribution to the Civil War literature. . . . The parts covering the siege and occupation are truly unmatched. Corinth 1862 is highly recommended reading for all students of the war, not just those with a primarily western outlook."—Civil War Books and Authors

“This is Civil War military history at its finest.”—William C. Davis, author of Lincoln’s Men and Jefferson Davis

“A splendid blending of military and social history that brings to life the tragedies and humanity of a war-torn town.”—Michael B. Ballard, author of Vicksburg: The Campaign that Opened the Mississippi

“Deftly fills in the crucial gap between Shiloh and Vicksburg and does it in grand style.”—William L. Shea, author of Fields of Blood: The Prairie Grove Campaign

“Should become the book on Corinth in the Civil War.”—John Marszalek, author of Commander of All Lincoln’s Armies: A Life of Henry W. Halleck

About the Author

Timothy B. Smith is author of a half dozen books, including Mississippi in the Civil War: The Homefront; Champion Hill: Decisive Battle for Vicksburg; and The Untold Story of Shiloh: The Battle and the Battlefield. He currently teaches at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University Press of Kansas; Reprint edition (October 7, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0700623450
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0700623457
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
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Stephen E. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most complete History of Corinth, MS in the Civil War ever written.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014
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Corinth, Mississippi was a strategic location of major importance during the Civil War yet the Siege of Corinth gets only a mention in most Civil War histories. The far better known Battle of Shiloh was a preemptive strike on Union troops massing to capture the railroad junction of Corinth. The “Siege of Corinth” that followed had very few casualties as Beauregard slipped away from the massive Army that Halleck amassed to surround him. Most deaths were from contaminated water and poor food rather than a battle that excited the imaginations of newspaper reporters and historians so the Siege of Corinth usually receives little coverage relative to its importance. Tim Smith, a former park staff member at the Shiloh Battle field, gives the Siege detailed coverage in about 100 pages of his 314 page book (excluding references, index, etc.) and the quality of his writing actually makes it interesting reading.

The far bloodier Battle of Corinth and the nearby battle of Iuka are given excellent coverage in detail as well, as is the Union occupation of Corinth and its effect on the people of the town.

This is a well-written, well-documented book that is easy to read. It does an excellent job of tying the events in Corinth into the political and military events going on in the rest of the Union and Confederacy. I recommend it for anyone interested in the Siege, Battle and Occupation of Corinth or the Battle of Iuka.

Most Civil War History books are in need of maps. Tim Smith has eight diagrammatic maps that are a great help in understanding the text, which is many more than a lot of books have. However, at least eight more would have helped. I found myself on-line looking for towns mentioned in the text. This may not be the Author’s fault, maps are expensive and publishers are stingy. Still, although the number of maps is slightly less than adequate even this is a big improvement on most Civil War histories.
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Boris Stepanovich
5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and Engaging
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2021
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Smith’s style is very thorough, yet engaging and the furthest from dry. He does a fantastic job of bookending the chronological story on a regimental level within the larger, strategic narrative. I was highly impressed with his masterful mixing of first-hand accounts (including odd and humanistic observations from enlisted men) along with analytical and insightful observations. Smith conveys a personal interest in his books that tells the story of the battle in an objective and respectful manner. Absolutely one of the best historians on the Civil War’s Western Theater. I highly recommend this book and others Smith has authored.
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keith w petersen
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing detail from an author who clearly loves his subject
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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What more can be said? Great detail. I enjoy the detailed regiment and brigade level. Learned more about Price and Van Dorn as commanders.

I will take away one star for two reasons. One I felt more maps would have been helpful. Two was the modernist slant on slavery and racism. The author seemed to me to forget that certain words and attitudes were very common in the civil war. Dodge, Grant all had similar cultural attitudes toward slavery. The author also made a point that those soldiers who did not approve of emancipation were punished for it with loss of freedom and position. Why did the author feel this was necessary to the history? I wonder if this review will get published.
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daddy-o
5.0 out of 5 stars What's not taught in History class
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
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Thorough day by day accounting of an over looked Civil War battle. It is excellently written and keeps the reads attention.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Timothy Smith Excels At Writing CW History
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020
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For those who enjoy reading CW history and learning exactly how and why various battles were developed and fought, this is a don't miss read. Mr Smith is an expert on the western theater during the CW. This book starts at the end of the Battle of Shiloh and leads the reader through a detailed campaign leading up to and through the Battle of Corinth. Excerpts from letters and diaries of soldiers in the field are frequently used to show what they saw, thought, and often endured. The topography and weather conditions are described in detail as they often had a direct impact on the outcome of most battles. The battle itself is described by drilling down to an almost blow by blow chronological account of regiments, companies, and sometime individual soldiers. The conduct, leadership, and competence of upper command is not over looked. The good, the bad, and the ugly is described. Last but by no means least, there are plenty of maps to follow the movements during each segment of the battle.
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Pat Neary
5.0 out of 5 stars Corinth 1862
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2012
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Smith's account of Corinth, Mississippi in 1862 is beautifully put to print. His introductory chapters set the stage for the heart of his book well. Corinth 1862 is one of the finest Civil War topic books that I've ever read. The technical accounts are accurate, and his prose style and use of soldier quotes make it a joy to read. An outstanding book, that will lead me to more of his works.
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Wesley O.
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book! Best book on the subject matter.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021
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The author did a great job on this book. It is by far the best books on the subject that I have come across.
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Dave the Rave
4.0 out of 5 stars Aftermath of Shiloh
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2018
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This book continues the campaign begun at Shiloh, but not in the same fast paced manner. It is, after all, about a siege. Unsettled questions abound in terms of who didn't attack and why. I thought the last half of the book suffered from signs of obvious padding and a lack of maps (e.g., the union pursuit or lack their of Van Dorn). It would be interesting to find out how much of the parks and memorials are devoted to "brave sons and daughters of the confederacy" and how many to the union forces and the slaves they help set free. Still an interesting read.
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