The Civil War in KentuckyUniversity Press of Kentucky, 1975 - 115 頁 The Civil War brought Kentucky few full-scale battles. The scene was mostly one of crossroad skirmishes and guerrilla terror, of quick incursions against specific targets and equally quick withdrawals. Yet Kentucky was crucial to the military strategy of the war. For either side, a Kentucky held secure against the adversary would have meant easing of supply problems and an immeasurably stronger base of operations. |
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