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The Battle of the Crater

The Battle of the Crater

A Novel
Historical FictionHistory
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

This book plunges into the brutal reality of the Battle of the Crater, a pivotal and disastrous engagement during the American Civil War. It explores the Union's audacious plan to breach Confederate lines with a massive mine, and the subsequent chaos and leadership failures that turned a potential victory into a bloody defeat. Readers will witness the harrowing experiences of soldiers on both sides as they fight for survival amidst the smoke and carnage.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyInformativeComplex
SurvivalSacrifice

Genres

Historical Fiction History Military History

Authors

A
Albert S. Hanser

Albert S. Hanser is a historian known for his detailed accounts of American military history. His works include "Never Call Retreat: Lee and Grant" and "Victory at Yorktown.

N
Newt Gingrich

Professor, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

W
William R. Forstchen

William R. Forstchen (born October 11, 1950) is an American historian and author. A Professor of History and Faculty Fellow at Montreat College, in Montreat, North Carolina, he received his doctorate from Purdue University. He has published numerous popular novels and non-fiction works about military and alternative history, thrillers, and speculative events. His three alternate novels of the Civil War were co-written with politician Newt Gingrich; two also had the participation of writer Alb...