With union armies poised to launch the final campaigns against the confederacy in 1864, three of its five commanders were political generals appointed. Lees confederate infantry as it marched north in the shenandoah valley behind the sheltering blue ridge mountains. In the second half, information is presented chronologically, with all significant events listed by dateprovided by publisher. The history of the civil war comprehensively analyzes the events that brought about the war, the major campaigns and decisive battles, and the aftermath of the nations deadliest conflict. Civil war news goes out of business the washington post. Philip henry sheridan march 6, 1831 august 5, 1888 was a career united states army officer and a union general in the american civil war. Civil war trilogy audiobooks listen to the full series. Stanley in 1908 and includes a title page reading a graphic and pictorial history prepared directly from the government records in the departments of war. Their respective points of view on each battle or campaign vary hughly. During the civil war, over 200,000 americans were killed in battle as each side fought for their chosen cause. This first edition by clarence clough buel, robert underwood johnson is available at bauman rare books. Battles and leaders of the civil war v1 the opening.
The battles of the civil war are largely divided into the eastern, western, and transmississippi theaters, with the bulk of the fighting taking place in the first two. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. A better copy can be located at cornell university. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil.
This union victory finally put to rest the persistent belief, on both sides, that the war would be a quick and exciting adventure. Civil war generals civil war generals abraham lincolnpresident and commander in chief. Volume 6 presents both commanders and enlisted mens first hand accounts of important leaders and major battles of the civil war. Battles and leaders of the civil war rare book for sale. The unions final attempt to invade texas civil war campaigns and commanders series by gary d. The battle of the wilderness, fought may 57, 1864, was the first battle of lt. Accounts of the battles by important generals are included, along with analysis of the generals.
I still assign this to graduate students as an example of historical writing at its best and for its deployment of the concept of irony to the sectional conflict. Civil war campaigns and commanders series librarything. There has been a rush of excellent books on the crater over the last several years. During the american civil war, there were nearly 900 officers in nonmilitia service who were appointed to become generals. An 1891 hardcover book titled generals and battles of the civil war by a. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience. Accompanied by the complete, superb collection of the leslies famous war pictures drawn upon the spot by the governments great artists of that time.
The american battlefield protection program abpp was. A civil war naval booklist share book recommendations with. The book aims to be quickly and precisely informative rather than comprehensive. The series centers on the fictional brannon family, which resides in culpeper, virginia, a village and county in north central virginia north of the rapidan river that served as a major supply depot for the confederate army. I hope this book would be a great addition to someones book collection. Each year at the united states army war college usawc, the spouses of the students are given the opportunity to participate in a class project. List of civil war battles american civil war stories. Lee surrendered the army of northern virginia on april 9, 1865, the new york times reported a most surprising piece of news. A graphic and pictorial history prepared directly from the government records in the departments of war and statistics. Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books. An excellent book detailing the major engagements of the civil war from the men who commanded the troops in battle.
James reasoner began his civil war battle series in 1999 with the novel manassas. They, along with many generals and commanders, both major and minor, were the commanders that led the troops and helped decide the outcome of most civil war battles. There are full page views of generals and battles and a written section that provides biographical information. For the past years, spouse committees have chosen to write handbooks regarding information pertinent to spouses and family members in the armed forces. Battles and commanders civil war book general marcus f. The civil war april 12,1861 thru april 9,1865 from the first predawn artillery salvos at the battle of ft. Profound in its insights into the minds and hearts of those who fought in the war, gods and generals creates a vivid portrait of the soldiers. This series was originally conceived in 1883 by the editors of century company, who set out to provide an accurate, unbiased account of the war. Griffith examines in gritty detail the tactical level of the fighting, to determine whether the civil war was the first modern war or the last napoleonic war. Between 1861 and 1865 10,000 battles and engagements were fought across the continent, from vermont to the new mexico territory, and beyond.
The battle of shiloh was the first of the truly bloody battles of the civil war, with well over 20,000 casualties on both sides. Battle of the monitor and merrimack, naval engagement during the american civil war on march 9, 1862, at hampton roads, virginia, a harbor at the mouth of the james river, notable as historys first duel between ironclad warships and. How the first massive battle of the american civil war began. Brief and exceptionally violent, especially by todays standards, the battles of the american civil war stand out in our history for the bravery of the men involved and the number of casualties inflicted. The 11th air fleet, the mainstay of the navys landbased air force, was pulled out of mainland china to. There are an extraordinary number of books covering all aspects of the war from large overviews like james mcphersons battle cry freedom, gary gallaghers books on the union war and the confederate war, allan nevins 8 volume set on the conflict, and shelby footes three volume set of books on the war. The commanders of the civil war davis, william c on.
Battles and commanders of the civil war, a graphic and pictorial history prepared directly from the government records in the departments of war and statistics, 1907, edited by general marcus joseph wright, of the war department, washington d. This is volume 1 of the enormously useful series done by the century company in the 1880s. Near fine, unread copy in a very good dust jacket with light edgewear and a 6 mm tear on the top edge of the front panel. Here is a list of important civil war generals and commanders, along with links to more information and articles about each one. The first section is organized alphabetically, and provides details on battles, armies and commanders. Hi i am helping my mom clear out some of the things my father collected over the years. Lee and the confederate army of northern virginia in the american civil war. An infographic displaying information on the human costs associated with the biggest battles of the american civil war. An incredible story, as well as excellent historical detailing and insight into the eas. Dec 23, 2015 the popular civil war news has called it quits after 42 years, according to a story on the front page of the january edition. Mcclellan, away from richmond and into a retreat down the virginia peninsula.
The seven days battles were a series of seven battles over seven days from june 25 to july 1, 1862, near richmond, virginia, during the american civil war. From the slaves who were freed, to the soldiers who fought and died, to the civilians who dealt with the death of their friends and relatives, to the farmers. On may 12, the last battle of the civil war had been fought at the southernmost tip of texasresulting in a confederate victory. Both armies suffered heavy casualties, around 5,000 men killed in total, a harbinger of a bloody war of. The commanders of the civil war by william c davis abebooks. Story, complete and official, of all the political issues, campaigns, engagements, and heroic episodes of the titanic and dreadful conflict between. Utilizing their field reports, memoirs and testimony in front of committees and other places it tells the stories of the major battles and. Learn more about the advantages of each side of the civil war. This list includes more than 370 battles at this point, and should continue to grow.
Page 6 the general commanding directs that you keep your whole command in position for a rapid movement down the old richmond road, and you will send out at once a division, at least, to pass below smithfield to seize, if possible, the heights near captain hamiltons, on this side of the massaponax, taking care to keep it well supported, and its line of retreat open. Listen to the complete civil war trilogy book series. The battle of aldie took place on june 17, 1863, in loudoun county, virginia, as part of the gettysburg campaign of the american civil war. The american civil war was the defining event in our nations history. A copy of battles and commanders of the civil war by general marcus f. On the 150 th anniversary of the battle of the crater, id like to point out the best books on this civil war battle.
Battles and commanders of the civil war a graphic and pictorial history prepared directly from the government records in the departments of war and statics. Revolutionary war hero henry light horse harry lee iii, a relative of martha custis washington, and a top graduate of west point, lee had distinguished himself so well before the civil war that president lincoln asked him to command the entire union army. Hardcover with dust jacket, green cloth with gilt spine titles, 15. Watch great commanders and battles of the civil war prime video. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the civil war event. There were thousands of small and fairly inconsequential skirmishes, and it becomes difficult to find them all. Its all here, the unforgettable images of the bitterest conflicts ever waged on american soil. Civil war generals, union generals and confederate generals. There have been many books written about the civil war, but none have captured the bloody battles quite like great commanders head to head. The civil war is the most written about event in united states history. Monitor and merrimack during the civil war including the commanders, dates, before the fight, results, and facts. The commanders of the civil war by william c davis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Battles and leaders of the civil war is recognized as the outstanding history of the war between the states to come out of the 19th century. A list of civil war battles is a hard thing to compile.
These provide details regarding the battles, armies and commanders of the civil war. Book, battles and commanders of the civil war nov 07. Battles and leaders of the civil war internet archive. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Since the close of the war the collection has been completed. Confederate generals of the civil war, best known confederate generals. They both wanted to avoid a direct attack, march on the other army, focus in front, and turn the opponents. Sep 05, 2009 e ric wittenbergs latest post includes a list of the 50 greatest civil war books compiled by the old baldy cwrt in philadelphia. A civil war naval booklist i am quite passionate about naval history in general and steam powered naval history in specific.
American civil war the civil war took more american lives than any other war in history. Army officer and currently an instructor in the department of history at the university of southern mississippi. The result is a sometimes intimate if uneven oral history of the civil war. Explore the civil war landscape, read the fascinating and. Pages in category battles of the english civil wars the following 71 pages are in this category, out of 71 total. A military analysis and civil war leadership and mexican war experience. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with generalinchief ulysses s. Battle tactics of the civil war, by paddy griffith crowood press, 1987.
Confederate generals dob,death,west point class rank v the civil war civil war timeline, battles, weapons, generals, movies and books. Grant, who transferred sheridan from command of an infantry division in the western theater to lead the cavalry corps of the. Battle of the crater civil war campaigns and commanders by jeff kinard. The first section concentrates on individual topics, each of which is organized alphabetically and thoroughly crossreferenced. Former generals discuss campaign strategy while field grade and company grade officers discuss, in some cases, very specific actions in a particular battle. The wars terrible bloodshed left a heritage of grief and bitterness. Battles and commanders of the civil war a graphic and pictorial history prepared directly from the government records in the departments of war and.
Still an extremely valuable source of information on the war. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. This book brings together in an easytouse format the essential facts of the civil war. In addition to having untrained soldiers, the commanders of both sides turned out to have the same strategy. Story complete and official of all the political issues campaigns, engagements and herioc episodes of the titanic and dreadful conflict between the states on land and sea. It was the one newspaper that covered everything of interest to the. Thereafter, the great commanders of the north and south would engage in additional battles. Jackson, lee and chamberlain available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers.
Lee drove the invading union army of the potomac, commanded by maj. Like any good war history book, the civil war books on this list take a deep dive not only into the untold horrors of warfare, but also the perspectives, personalities, and motivations behind it, as well as the ramifications. The list caught erics attention because it includes his own recent book on jeb stuart and the gettysburg campaign. The fouryear struggle between north and south made heroes of citizen soldiers, forever changed the role of women in society, and.
Based on the century war series published from nov. Sifting carefully through reports from newspapers, magazines, personal memoirs, and letters, peter cozzens volume 6 brings readers more of the best firstperson accounts of marches, encampments, skirmishes, and fullblown battles, as seen by participants on both sides of the conflict. What we have here is not a full list of civil war battles, but it is a beginning. From beauregard and custer to lee and sherman, twelve commanders from each side vividly describe what they and their men experienced at twelve of the war s most legendary battles from fort sumter to appomattox court house in accounts gathered from letters, memoirs, reports, and testimonies. The series lasted 10 novels, ending in 2003 with the novel, appomattox.
Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict a group of officers in culpeper, virginia reading. Identification of american civil war generals since historians dispute exactly who should be counted as union or confederate generals during the american civil war civil war, some officers identified as generals in some past writings may not meet the criteria for identification as fullgrade or substantivegrade, or actual grade or rank generals. Battles and commanders of the civil war a graphic and. Accompanied by the complete, superb collection of the famous war pictures. The illustrated encyclopedia of the civil war book. The american civil war battle series by author james reasoner is a ten volume series of historical novels about the american civil war. Nevertheless, the coastal and riverine campaigns were of real importance, given the strategic significance of the federal blockade of southern ports, and of the struggle for the mississippi river. American civil war marines 186165 osprey publishing. The most compelling aspect of the civil war are the battles that were fought. The last battle of the civil war the university of texas press. Below is a list of james reasoners civil war battle series in order of when they were originally released which is the same as their chronological order. Grant and other great civil war leaders on and off the battlefield, and how their victories and losses shaped the war and america.
Sumter on april 12,1861 to the desperate battle of appomattox court house and the long awaited surrender of confederate general robert e. Battles and leaders of the civil war 4 volume set robert underwood johnson on. It is more than 100 years old and has some slight water damage. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more. The battle of the crater civil war campaigns and commanders. Battles of the civil war infographic american battlefield. It is a very large book containing hundreds of detailed drawings of civil war battles along with drawings of dozens of civil war generals together with biographies of each one.
The struggle for the southwest,1862 civil war campaigns and commanders series by thomas w. It is a good source of information for civil war buffs of all kinds. The japanese navy began gradually mobilizing its forces. Grant s 1864 virginia overland campaign against gen. This book provides picture profiles of president abraham lincoln and his cabinet and of jefferson davis and confederate chieftains. This antique civil war book is titled battles and commanders of the civil war and was edited by general marcus f. Japanesecontrolled areas of china the japanese seized manchuria in 1931 and occupied much of the coast and north china plain by 1941. He lives with his wife and two children in hattiesburg, mississippi.