An Afternoon In May

An Afternoon in May is the true story of four companies of heroes. In May of 1864, the Corps of Cadets, mostly teenagers, from the Virginia Military Institute helped turn the tide of battle at an obscure Virginia town called New Market. Though little-known outside the South, their story is arguably one of the most compelling military stories in American history. This book should, therefore, capture the attention of not only historians but of anyone with an interest in the War Between the States. But it should also command the attention of a wider audience. It is a must-read for anyone seeking examples of inspiration. NOTE: This book is available in e-book format! George Tomezsko is a writer with a total of five books to his credit. His major interest in history is the War Between the States. The role of the Corps of Cadets at the Battle of New Market attracted his attention because the poignancy of their story was the real human story to come out of that battle. He wrote the book because he believes that previous historians have obscured this part of the battle while focusing upon the larger military drama then being played out in the Shenandoah Valley.