FIRST MANASSAS (Part the Sixth)

In which we continue with our discussion of the First Battle of Manassas (July 21, 1861), looking at the start of the pivotal fight for Henry Hill.  Plus, we see how Stonewall Jackson got his famous nickname.

Our book recommendation for this episode is Stonewall Jackson: The Man, The Soldier, The Legend by James I. Robertson, Jr.

“Few military figures in American history have been more written about than Jackson, but Robertson, through diligent research, uncovers a great deal of fresh material about the general’s public and private life.  he shapes that material into an engrossing, detailed narrative that is the indispensable first place to turn for anyone interested in the great Confederate general.” ~ Gary W. Gallagher

Listen to Episode 57: FirstManassasPartSixth