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Holding the Line on the River of Death: Union Mounted Forces at Chickamauga, September 18, 1863 by Eric J. Wittenberg

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Jeff Grim / 2 Comments

My favorite Civil War author, Eric J. Wittenberg, has recently written a book on the Union mounted force’s delaying action on September 18, 1863 at Chicka...

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General Lee’s Immortals by Michael C. Hardy

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Jeff Grim / 2 Comments

Hardy shines a much-needed light on the deeds of the Branch-Lane Brigade. The officers and men made their mistakes during the war, but in a number of battles th...

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A Fierce Glory by Justin Martin

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Jeff Grim / 1 Comment

I have read many accounts of the Battle of Antietam - most focus solely on either side or give a balanced view of the battle. Martin gives a balanced account of...

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The Last Battle by Scott C. Patchan

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Jeff Grim / 1 Comment

A wonderful look at a pivotal battle for control of the Shenandoah Valley. The book gives an excellent account of the battle and all of the participants. Patcha...

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Chancellorsville's Forgotten Front by Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Jeff Grim / 1 Comment

This book is an example of great research and wonderful writing. The authors do justice to the soldiers and leaders of both sides. A must-read for anyone wantin...

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A Disease of the Public Mind by Thomas Fleming

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jeff Grim / 1 Comment

Any fan of Civil War history would enjoy this engaging and enlightening take on the causes of the Civil War.

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