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A Single Grand Victory
The First Campaign and Battle of Manassas. Rafuse. This book
explains the war policies of both the Union and Confederate sides and
describes the factors that led President Lincoln to order an offensive
against Confederates at Manassas Junction at a time when his most
prominent military men advised against it. It covers in detail the key
individuals involved and the circumstances that influenced the manner in
which the campaign was conducted. 226 pgs., 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
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Forged in Fire
War in the East, From Manassas to Antietam, 1861-1862. Jim Miles.
Describes the early battles, highlighting noteworthy incidents of combat
and the contributions of the individuals whose strategies shaped them.
Includes driving tours that enable you to see firsthand the battlefields
and important sites. 526 pgs., 270 period photos and line drawings, 135
photos of the driving tour, and more. 8"x 10", sfbd.
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From Manassas to Appomattox
Longstreet. General James Longstreet, one of the most controversial
figures of the Civil war, wrote these memoirs in the combative style of
the old soldier. Their tremendous historical interest lies not only in
his personal account of the progress of the Civil War, and in the many
fascinating anecdotes about Lee and his officers, but in the insight
they afford into the mind and character of one of the bravest and most
loyal of Southern generals. 690 pages, 5½"x 8½", softcover.
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Haunted Battlefields
Virginia’s Civil War Ghosts
Brown. Do spirits still replay the past at Virginia’s battlefields?
Through photographs and other findings from paranormal investigations,
this heavily illustrated book examines more than 20 new ghostly encounters
at 13 Civil War sites in northern Virginia, Richmond and Petersburg.
You’ll visit Cold Harbor, Henry House Hill, the Bull Run Bridge at
Manassas, Fredericksburg’s Sunken Road, Grant’s headquarters at Appomattox
Manor, and many others. 160 pages, 82 B&W photographs, 6”x 9”, softcover
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Return to Bull Run
The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas. Hennessy. Success at
Second Manassas brought the Confederacy to the brink of victory and
nearly ended the Union war effort altogether. Here is the riveting story
of the men who responded to the awesome challenge. "This thorough study
eclipses all other accounts." - James M. McPherson. 624 pages, 6"x 9",
11 B&W photographs and 15 maps, softcover.
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Rocks and War
Geology and the Civil War Campaign of Second Manassas.
Zen and Walker. A fresh approach to the study of the interplay between war
and terrain, this book shows the importance of the landscape through which
opposing generals maneuvered. Includes Pope's use of the Rappahannock and
Rapidan Rivers as defensive positions and Longstreet and Lee's attempt to
move Confederates with the shield of the Blue Ridge and the Bull Run
Mountains. 102 pages, 6"x 9", softcover.
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Second Manassas 1862 - Campaign Series
Robert E. Lee's Greatest Victory. John Langellier. "There never
was such a campaign, not even by Napoleon" wrote Confederate General
Pender of the Second Manassas campaign in which Robert E. Lee came as
close as he ever would to exterminating his Northern enemies. This
book's powerful account demonstrates that during that fateful summer of
1862, Lee's soldiers were fighting for anything but a lost cause. 96
pgs., 80 B&W and 14 color photos and illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
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First Bull Run 1861 - Campaign Series
The South's First Victory. Alan Hankinson. At Bull Run, two
inexperienced, ill-trained and poorly led armies clashed in the opening
engagement of the Civil War. Culminating in a stalwart defensive fight
by Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's Virginia Brigade, this is the story of
the Confederacy's first victory. You'll read of the personalities of the
principle commanders and examine the opposing armies, their weapons,
their intelligence and more. 96 pgs., 65 B&W and 20 color illustrations,
7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
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The Civil War Quiz Book
From Manassas to Antietam to Sherman's march to the sea, this book
offers hundreds of challenging questions covering every major battle and
campaign of the most momentous war in American history. How did Kentucky
and Missouri differ from other states admitted to the Confederacy? Who
did Lincoln describe as being "confused and stunned like a duck hit in
the head"? Enlightening and entertaining! 218 pgs., 5½"x 8¼", sfbd.
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The Emergence of Total War
Union General John Pope was charged with implementing Abraham Lincoln's
call for a winning strategy that would not spare resources, terrain, or
the well being of private citizens. This vivid description of his defeat
in the Second Manassas campaign and the successes of Grant and Sherman
offer a telling foretaste of total war. 128 pgs., 26 B&W photos, 6"x 9",
sfbd
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Whatever You Resolve to Be
Essays on Stonewall Jackson.
Greene. This book of five essays explores both the personal and the
military sides of the legendary military leader, General Stonewall
Jackson. You'll learn about Jackson's life, his gifts, his flaws as a
military commander, and his performance in three major battles - the
Seven Days, Second Manassas and Fredericksburg. 256 pages. 6"x9",
softcover
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Baptism at Bull Run
In the tradition of Killer Angels and Gods and Generals, this historical
novel presents a moving portrait of the commanders and men on both sides
who planned, fought and died in this inaugural clash of arms. Combining a
masterful knowledge of history with penetrating sights, sounds and smells
of battle, it brilliantly resurrects the naïve dreams of glory and
horrific realities that drove these farm boys and counting clerks and
their confident commanders forward to face their destiny. 266 pages, 6"x
9", hardcover.
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Battle at Bull Run
A History of the First Major Campaign of the Civil War
Davis. On July 21, 1861, Federal and Confederate troops engaged in the
Civil War's first battle along the banks of Bull Run. This gripping
account explores the events leading up to the battle, describes the
hasty assembly of the armies, highlights the emerging leaders and
reveals how the South defeated the overconfident Union army. 324 pages,
5½"x 8½", softcover.
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DonnyBrook: The Battle of Bull Run, 1861
A significant contribution to First Bull Run studies, this book analyzes
the battle from its origins through its aftermath. Using copious and
remarkably detailed primary source material, including the recollections
of hundreds of average soldiers, the author has created an epic account of
a defining moment in American history. 512 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover.
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The Second Bull Run Campaign
July-August 1862.
Martin. One of Robert E. Lee's greatest Civil War Successes, Second Bull
Run was the culmination of a series of maneuvers in which Confederate
troops outmarched the larger Union command and its leaders outwitted
confused Union commanders. Sidebars on leaders, units, and controversies
and 14 specially commissioned maps aid in examining this struggle and
its connection with the First Bull Run battle. 298 pages, 52 photos and
illustrations, 6"x 8¾", softcover.
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The Battlefields of the Civil War
This book tells the stories of 13 of the most important Civil War battles
including First Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg
and the Wilderness. It not only describes the military outcomes of these
great engagements, it also delves into the personalities of the commanders
and their subordinates and how they may have affected the outcome of the
battles. Includes 35 full-page color spreads of artifacts, 28 color
paintings of soldiers and 166 historical photos. 256 pgs., 10"x 13", sfbd.
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