Unique summary of "military science" as it stood at the beginning of the Civil War.

The Civil War manual for employment of cavalry in battle that was used by both Union and Confederate armies. School of the trooper, platoon, and squadron. Includes: Evolutions of the regiment and the line -- Manual of arms for sword and pistol -- Music for all 38 cavalry bugle calls -- Special section for cavalry operations on the frontier.

Richly illustrated with 122 highly detailed engravings of all types of artillery equipment and maneuvers. Civil War historians, and especially reenactors, will enjoy this addition to the Civil War Reference & Reenactors Guide series.

Reproduction edition of the Civil War era guidebook. Indispensable for historians and reenactors.

Includes practices instituted during Civil War. Essential for military enthusiasts, historians, reenactors, and today's military leaders.

Profiles the courageous 24th Wisconsin Infantry and features the personal stories of members of the 24th, including Arthur McArthur, the father of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Utilizes hundreds of primary sources--letters, diaries, and contemporary newspaper articles.

En route to battle, a Confederate soldier and a Union soldier both make daily entries in small, leather-bound diaries. Historian Mark Nesbitt places their writings into the context of the Civil War.

Fully revised and updated version of the 1960 classic. A must for Civil War buffs, amateur and professional alike.

A concise introduction to the Gettysburg campaign.

Concise introductions to popular subjects. Fascinating "did you know?" facts. Compulsively readable presentation.