The battle of Fort Donelson
378 pages 22 cm
2579774
Dramatis personae
An idea germinates
A plum gets picked
The buildup
The advance on Fort Donelson
Thursday-envelopment and attack
Friday-maybe a siege
Naval catastrophe
Ecstacy, gloom, and a conference
Saturday-smile with the arm of Gideon
Issue in doubt
The high tide of gray
Diversion and reclamation
Nervous relaxation
The incredible conference
Unconditional surrender-the beginning of a legend