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| Author: | Pat Thompson [ Sat May 19, 2007 8:09 am ] |
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Gentlemen, I've recently read Coddington's "The Gettysburg Campaign". I'm looking for recommendations for other Civil War books on any other campaigns, at about the same level of detail. Thanks, Lt. Thompson 4/3/VIII AoS |
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| Author: | ALynn [ Sat May 19, 2007 8:33 am ] |
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I've not read Coddington, but I am a big fan of Gordon Rhea - his set of 4 or 5 books on the 1864 Overland Campaign is great. Cozzens three books about Stones River, Chickamagua, and Chatanooga, etc. are also quite good. Stephen W. Sears has a few good ones as well - the Peninsula, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, etc. Regards, Brig. Gen. Alan Lynn 2nd Div, II Corps, AoA VMI Training Staff God Bless <>< |
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| Author: | Boyd [ Sat May 19, 2007 8:35 am ] |
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by P.A.T.</i> <br />Gentlemen, I've recently read Coddington's "The Gettysburg Campaign". I'm looking for recommendations for other Civil War books on any other campaigns, at about the same level of detail. Thanks, Lt. Thompson 4/3/VIII AoS <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote"> Lt. Thompson, Probably the best Civil War book I've ever read, though it's not about a campaign, is <u>Stonewall Jackson : The Man, the Soldier, the Legend</u> by James Robertson. It's probably the most detailed book on Jackson out there, but still very readable. BG Boyd Denner "Alabama Brigade" 1/3/III ANV "God Bless the Alabamians" Gen. Robert E. Lee - The Wilderness 1864 |
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| Author: | nelmsm [ Sat May 19, 2007 11:18 am ] |
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I just finished reading Grabau's book on the Vicksburg campaign titled "98 Days: A Geographer's View to the Vicksburg Campaign". It is worth the read for the maps alone but it sure brings a lot better perspective on why the commanders did what they did. General Mark Nelms 6/3/IX/AoO "Blackhawk Brigade" |
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| Author: | Dwight McBride [ Sat May 19, 2007 4:02 pm ] |
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I have read several hundred books on various aspects and campaigns of the Civil War . . . and for the last couple of years, when anyone asks me what my favorite battle book is, I still answer "Conquering the Valley; Stonewall Jackson at Port Republic" by Krick. It has that indefinable something that pulls you into a truly fascinating few days in the upper Shenandoah in 1862. Try it. It's a kick. Sincerely, Brig Gen Dwight McBride 2nd Brigade/2nd Division I Corps/AOP/USA |
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| Author: | mihalik [ Sun May 20, 2007 3:06 am ] |
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Hi, I always liked Coddington's Gettysburg Campaign. The footnotes are almost half the story. For sheer detail on Gettysburg, the Pfanz books are great. I also enjoyed Priest's book on Antietam, which uses the participants' observations extensively. I have to admit, though, that for sheer reading pleasure, Bruce Catton, whose books were popular back around the centenniel years and which I read in high school, is unsurpassed. Shelby Foote's trilogy was also a very good read. MG Mike Mihalik 1/III/AoMiss/CSA |
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| Author: | mihalik [ Sun May 20, 2007 3:07 am ] |
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Hi, I always liked Coddington's Gettysburg Campaign. The footnotes are almost half the story. For sheer detail on Gettysburg, the Pfanz books are great. I also enjoyed Priest's book on Antietam, which uses the participants' observations extensively. I have to admit, though, that for sheer reading pleasure, Bruce Catton, whose books were popular back around the centenniel years and which I read in high school, is unsurpassed. Shelby Foote's trilogy was also a very good read. MG Mike Mihalik 1/III/AoMiss/CSA |
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| Author: | Bill Spitz [ Sun May 20, 2007 12:23 pm ] |
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I highly recommend Jeffrey Wert. He's highly readable and very informative. I also second anything by Harry Pfanz. Highly detailed accounts of the first day at Gettysburg, as well as the 2nd day, yet also very readable. Col. Bill Spitz 3rd Division I Corps Army of the Potomac [image]http://tmg110.tripod.com/federal/us-1c3d.gif[/image] |
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| Author: | Pat Thompson [ Sun May 20, 2007 12:30 pm ] |
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Thanks to all. I appreciate all of the input, keep it coming. What is the best book on the Atlanta Campaign? I think that is my next game, from fathers day. Lt. Thompson 4/3/VIII AoS |
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| Author: | sc_rebel [ Sun May 20, 2007 1:31 pm ] |
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Lt Thompson, Here is a link to a site where some books are reviewed by Brett Schulte, a club member. Hope this helps some. http://www.brettschulte.net/ACWBooks/index.html BG. Bill Goodman 5th Brigade III Division III Corps, ANV |
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| Author: | zinkyusa [ Mon May 21, 2007 3:34 am ] |
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Harry Phanz, wrote three books about Gettysburg, one for each day. They were excellent. Also, I second Steve Sears for Penninusla thru Gettysburg and Godon Rhea for the 1864 Campaign. Out west I have read Tim Smiths book about Champions Hill and it was truly outstanding. Lt. Gen. Ed Blackburn II/VI/AoS 
"Forward Bucktails" |
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| Author: | gcollins [ Mon May 21, 2007 10:15 am ] |
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I have to recommend Stephen Sears <i>Chancellorsville</i> . I was astounded at the information I found out about that campaign. His information on what <i>Hooker</i> knew about Lee's dispositions in truly amazing. Bg. General Gilbert Collins Army of Alabama III/I/2nd Brigade |
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| Author: | nelmsm [ Mon May 21, 2007 12:21 pm ] |
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Did Pfanz write a book about the third day? I thought there was a book on the first day, and then a book on the second day covering the Union left flank and another covering the fighting at Culp's Hill. I didn't know of a book on the third day. <blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by zinkyusa</i> <br />Harry Phanz, wrote three books about Gettysburg, one for each day. They were excellent. Also, I second Steve Sears for Penninusla thru Gettysburg and Godon Rhea for the 1864 Campaign. Out west I have read Tim Smiths book about Champions Hill and it was truly outstanding. Lt. Gen. Ed Blackburn II/VI/AoS
"Forward Bucktails" <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote"> General Mark Nelms 6/3/IX/AoO "Blackhawk Brigade" |
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| Author: | laubster22 [ Mon May 21, 2007 5:54 pm ] |
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All these titles and authors to enjoy - but the choice on spending my time remains: Games, or Books? Usually it's not enough of both!!![:D] 
General Jeff Laub Union Chief of the Army ACWGC Cabinet Member http://www.geocities.com/laubster22/UnionHQ/ |
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| Author: | zinkyusa [ Tue May 22, 2007 2:03 am ] |
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by nelmsm</i> <br />Did Pfanz write a book about the third day? I thought there was a book on the first day, and then a book on the second day covering the Union left flank and another covering the fighting at Culp's Hill. I didn't know of a book on the third day. <blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by zinkyusa</i> <br />Harry Phanz, wrote three books about Gettysburg, one for each day. They were excellent. Also, I second Steve Sears for Penninusla thru Gettysburg and Godon Rhea for the 1864 Campaign. Out west I have read Tim Smiths book about Champions Hill and it was truly outstanding. Lt. Gen. Ed Blackburn II/VI/AoS
"Forward Bucktails" <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote"> General Mark Nelms 6/3/IX/AoO "Blackhawk Brigade" <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote"> Mark, I was referring to the book about Culps Hill which I have not read but do have in my queue. You are quite right it's focus is on the fighting on the Union right which occurred on days two and three. I thought the first two books which I have finished were great. Lt. Gen. Ed Blackburn II/VI/AoS
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