The roar of cannons at Gettysburg, the death and destruction at Manassas, the vicious fighting at Vicksburg--critical battles won by a daring gamble. Combining elements of famous actions that have kept historians riveted for years, with lesser known incidents that still hold incredible drama, sheds light on how battles were won--and lost. ."..likely to strike a chord with American readers."-- "Publishers Weekly

. 272 pages, 53 b/w illus., 6 1/4 x 9 1/4.