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Civil War in Tennessee
Steve Cottrell. Beginning with Shiloh, Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga,
and Stones River and ending with the terrible carnage that was Franklin,
this easy-to-read, broad overview revisits the main battles - with a
sampling of the smaller actions also included - that occurred in the
Volunteer State during the Civil War. 142 pgs., 40 B&W illustrations by
artist Andy Thomas, 5½"x 8¼", sfbd
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Fields of Honor
Pivotal Battles of the Civil War
Bearss. "Bearss evokes almost hallucinatory sensations on the
battlefield." - The Wall Street Journal. Rich with human interest and
colorful detail, this book presents a unique narrative of more than 15 of
the Civil War's most critical battles, from the first shots at Fort
Sumter; through the bloody battles at Antietam, Shiloh and
Gettysburg; to the dignified surrender at Appomattox. 448 pages, 75 B&W
photographs and 25 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover.
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Guide to the Battle of Shiloh
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, 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
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Seeing the Elephant
Raw Recruits at the Battle of Shiloh. Frank & Reaves. Drawing on
the letters, diaries, and other reminiscences of raw recruits on both
sides of the conflict, this book gives a vivid and valuable primary
account of the terrible struggle. "Outstanding work. A significant study
for those who believe there is still much to be learned about wars and the
men who fight in them." - Civil War History. 240pgs., 10 photographs, 6"x
9¼", sfbd.
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Shiloh
In Hell Before Night. McDonough. The author tells his story by
placing Shiloh in the larger context of the war and by exploring the
very personal side of the conflict through the words of the Union and
Confederate participants, officers and common soldiers alike. Touches of
humor and even of romance are revealed in the midst of the carnage, but
the overriding element is the specter of death. 272 pgs., illustrated,
6"x 9", sfbd.
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Shiloh 1862
The Death of Innocence. Campaign Series. The first major battle in the
Western theater, Shiloh came as a horrifying shock to both the American
public and those in arms. For the first time, they had some idea of the
terrible price that would be paid for the preservation of the Union. The
surprise attack by Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston's forces and the desperate
response by Grant and Sherman were benchmarks for the next three years of
bloody war. 96 pgs., 65 B&W and 17 color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
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Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862
Cunningham. The bloody and decisive Battle of Shiloh - fought April 6-7,
1862, in southwestern Tennessee - changed the entire course of the Civil
War: The stunning Northern victory thrust Union commander Ulysses S.
Grant into the national spotlight, claimed the life of Confederate
commander Albert S. Johnson, and forever buried the notion that the
Civil War would be a short conflict. This book examines the events
leading up to the battle and the fight itself, which claimed nearly
24,000 men killed, wounded, and missing. Includes a photographic tour of
the battlefield today. 360 pages, photographs and maps, 6"x 9",
hardcover.
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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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This Great Battlefield of Shiloh
History, Memory and the Establishment of a Civil War National Military
Park. Smith. This is the story of Shiloh veterans' efforts to push the
Federal government into establishing a park to honor both the living
participants of the battle and those who died there. You will read how
they accomplished their goal in 1894 and also how they contributed to
the reconciliation of the North and the South by focusing on the honor,
courage and bravery of the soldier. 192 pgs., 33 illustrations, 6"x 9",
hdbd
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Tragic Glory
A Concise, Illustrated History of the Civil War. Gibboney. Taking a
year-by-year approach, this book includes all the major events of the war
- Fort Sumter, Shiloh, Fredericksburg, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Lee's
surrender, reconstruction and so much more. It includes human interest
stories, profiles of many of the conflict's colorful personalities and a
chapter on how to research your own Civil War ancestors.
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War in Kentucky
From Shiloh to Perryville. McDonough. This book explores the
strategic importance of Kentucky to both sides during the Civil War and
recounts the Confederacy's bold attempt to capture the Bluegrass State.
It's an exciting, fast paced narrative that recounts the fighting at
Richmond, Munfordville and Perryville, and brings to life a campaign
whose full significance has previously eluded students of the war. 386
pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd. |
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