Spring 1865

Spring 1865 was published in 2015 by the University of Nebraska Press as part of their focus on American Civil War history. Authored by Perry D. Jamieson, a historian known for his work with the United States Air Force and his deep research into nineteenth-century military strategy, the book provides a scholarly examination of the closing weeks of the conflict. It was written to offer a definitive account of the strategic and operational pressures that led to the final collapse of the Confederacy.

The design and content of the work reflect the academic standards of the University of Nebraska Press, which is highly regarded for its contributions to military history and the American West. Jamieson’s narrative style focuses on the logistical and tactical realities of the Union and Confederate armies, moving beyond traditional campaign analysis to detail the human and material exhaustion of the period. It has been received by historians as a thorough, grounded piece of research that benefits from the author's extensive familiarity with the records of the era.