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Civil War Reference Books

Planning on visiting Civil War Battlefields? These touring books will help you get there. Civil War Battlefields touring guides contains documentary information and information about monuments. A must have for anyone that loves to travel!

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Guide to the Battle of Shiloh
Luvaas, Bowman & Fullenkamp, ed. For two of the most chaotic and ravaging days of the War, the Union forces fended off the Rebels at Shiloh. Losses were great - more than 20,000 casualties out of 100,000 Union and Confederate troops. Here, eyewitness accounts by battle participants and explicit directions to points of interest provide an invaluable resource for both travelers and non-travelers who seek a greater understanding of this devastating event. 232 pgs., 60 B&W illustrations, 5˝"x 8˝", sfbd.

 

Guide to the Battle of Antietam
Luvaas & Nelson, ed. "America's bloodiest day" - the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862 - left more dead American soldiers in its wake than any other 24-hour period in history. Eyewitness accounts by battle participants and explicit directions to points of interest make this guide an invaluable resource for both travelers and non-travelers who want a greater understanding of this most devastating event. 336 pgs., 50 B&W illustrations, 5˝"x 8˝", sfbd.

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Strange Battles of the Civil War
Webb Garrison, Jr. Although the results of many Civil War battles favored the anticipated victor, on many occasions the combat was accompanied by various unique and strange elements. In this engaging survey of 23 battles, several of these peculiarities are highlighted. These intriguing tales include naval engagements, naval battles against land forces, cover-ups and scapegoats, unexpected combat, and military blunders. 319 pgs., 160 B&W photos and illustrations, 6"x 9", sfbd.

 

Civil War Trivia and Fact Book
Unusual and Often Overlooked Facts About America's Civil War. Webb Garrison. Here, more than 2,000 unusual, interesting, and little-known facts are assembled in a Q&A format to tantalize and entertain you. Also includes 33 fascinating sidebar articles and 48 unusual photographs and stories. 287 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd.
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