Books at On Military Matters

1-40630 8.5x11, details (9) of the major forts of the CSA, CONFEDERATE FORTS color and b/w illust, maps and drawings.1 vol, 107 pgs 1977 NACHEZ, SO. HISTORICAL
V.GOOD-dj ......$20.00

1-89550 Adkin, Mark GETTYSBURG COMPANION 11.5x9.5, by the author of THE WATERLOO COMPANION; covers every aspect of the battle. 100's of color and b/w photos/maps/charts/uniforms, biblio, index.1 vol, 544 pgs 2008 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
NEW-dj ......$70.00

click here for Review, Table of Contents and Sample excerpts

1-71740 Andrews, Richard S. ANDREWS MOUNTED ARTILLERY DRILL A most important ACW drill manual, used by theConfederates throughout the war, 60+ b/w illust,used to teach gun crews drill for piece & batterymanouvers.1 vol, 224 pgs 2001 NASHVILLE, BOHEMIAN BOOKS
NEW-hc, REPRINT OF 1863 EDITION ......$38.00

1-36080 Arnold, James R. ARMIES OF U.S. GRANT, THE Companion to THE ARMIES OF ROBERT E. LEE, Arnold describes the techniques that Grant used to mold and motivate the army that finally defeated Lee,b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 1995 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRS
NEW-dj ......$15.00 spc

1-32790 Baxter, Nancy Niblack GALLANT FOURTEENTH:Story of an Indiana Regiment Moving personal story, reconstructed from theirown letters and diaries. The regiment saw actionat Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville andGettysburg, chapter notes.1 vol, 205 pgs 1991 INDIANAPOLIS, GUILD PRESS
AS NEW-dj ......$14.00

1-45390 Bergeron, Arthur W. CONFEDERATE MOBILE Descriptive account of the vital role played by Mobile, AL, as the back door to the Confederacy, b/w illust/maps, good biblio of primary sources, index.1 vol, 271 pgs 1991 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI UNIV
NEW-dj ......$30.00

1-42470 Billings, John D. SLEEPER'S TENTH MASSACHUSETTS BATTERY Unit history of the 10th Mass Battery of Light Artfrom 1862-1865, index.1 vol, 494 pgs 19?? BALT, BUTTERNUT & BLUE
V.GOOD-dj, reprint of the 1909 ed. ......$38.00

1-36840 Bragg, William Harris JOE BROWN'S ARMY:The Georgia State Line 1862-1865 An extensive treatment of the two regiments raisedto serve only in Georgia, they began with coastaldefense until the final major battle at Columbus,b/w illust, maps, appendicies, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1995 MACON, MERCER UNIVERSITY
NEW-softcover ......$17.00

1-46880 Casdorph, Paul D. PRINCE JOHN MAGRUDER:His Life and Campaigns A master of military maneuvers while fighting in his native Virginia and later defending Texas, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 400 pgs 1997 NY, JOHN WILEY & SONS
NEW-dj ......$10.00

1-42450 Chenery, William H. FOURTEENTH REGIMENT RHODE ISLAND HEAVY ARTILLERY History of the Regiment, a black unit, from 1861to 1866, list of all members of various companies.1 vol, 341 pgs 1969 NY, NEGRO UNIVERSITY PRES
V.GOOD-hardcover ......$32.00

1-21220 Coggins, Jack ARMS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE CIVIL WAR 8.5x11 illustrated in pen/ink by author, biblio.1 vol, 160 pgs 1962 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY CO
V.GOOD-dj ......$40.00

1-41410 Coombe, Jack D. THUNDER ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI Details the River Battles that split the South,b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 1996 NY, SARPEDON PUBLISHERS
NEW-dj ......$25.00

1-46810 Cozzens, Peter DARKEST DAYS OF THE WAR, THE:Iuka & Corinth Cozzens presents a complete account of these twobattles that led to the fall of Vicksburg, (11)maps, b/w illust, primary source biblio, index.1 vol, 448 pgs 1997 CHAPEL HILL, UNIV OF NC
NEW-dj ......$45.00

2-35920 Davis, William C. BATTLE OF NEW MARKET, THE Story of the incredible victory in the ShenandoahValley May, 1864, o/b's, maps, illust, biblio.1 vol, 249 pgs 1993 PA, STACKPOLE BOOKS
AS NEW-dj ......$16.00

1-60030 Davis, William editor IAMGE OF WAR 1861-65:V2 The Guns of '62 8.5x11, 650+ phptographs chronicle the second yearof the war, index.1 vol, 460 pgs 1982 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY
GOOD-dj is worn/torn ......$20.00

1-36792 Freeman, Douglas Southall R.E. LEE:V2 Definitive work, a must for any Civil War buff,maps, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 621 pgs 1988 NY, HUDSON RIVER EDITIONS
AS NEW-dj ......$18.00

1-71720 Gallagher, Gary and others AMERCIAN CIVIL WAR:This Mighty Scourge of War A compilation of OSPREY Essential History Series nos 4,5,10 & 11, good basic coverage.1 vol, 328 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
NEW-pb ......$23.00

1-53780 Gannon, James P. IRISH REBELS CONFEDERATE TIGERS:6th Louisiana Regimental History of the 6th Louisiana Volunteers from 1861-1865, they fought in every major battle with the Army of No. Virginia, appendices, roster biblio, index, maps, photos/illust.1 vol, 493 pgs 1998 CA, SAVAS PUBLISHING COMP
NEW-dj ......$33.00

1-190510 Gottfried, Bradley M. MAPS OF FIRST BULL RUN, THE (51) color maps break down the entire campaign,includes the pre-battle operations, the initial skirmishing at Blackburn's Ford, the entire battle and the subsequent rout of Federal forces, O/b's.1 vol, 136 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
NEW-dj ......$35.00 discount: :15%

1-13730 Griffin, Paddy illustrated by Peter Dennis BATTLE IN THE CIVIL WAR:Generalship & Tactics 8.5x11, many b/w line drawings, tables, charts.1 vol, 48 pgs 1986 UK, PADDY GRIFFITHS ASSC
NEW-color softcover ......$16.00

2-46060 Griffith, Paddy BATTLE TACTICS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR The author argues that far from being the 'first'war of modern times that the ACW was the lastNapoleonic-style war.1 vol, 260 pgs 1989 NEW HAVEN, YALE UNIVERSIT
NEW-dj, o/p ......$28.00

1-69850 Hearn, Chester G. NAVAL BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR 10.5x13, the Ships, Men and the epic naval battles of the ACW, 100+ b/w & color maps, illust, photos.1 vol, 256 pgs 2000 LONDON, SALAMANDER BOOKS
NEW-dj ......$20.00

1-46480 Hendrickson, Robert SUMTER:The First Day of The Civil War A colorful account the ironic first shots of theACW, b/w illust, list of union soldiers of allranks present, biblio, index.1 vol, 286 pgs 1990 CHELSEA, SCARBOROUGH HSE
V.GOOD-dj ......$15.00

1-191820 Hessler, James A SICKLES AT GETTYSBURG The Controversial Civil War General Who Committed Murder, Abandoned Little Round Top, and Declared Himself the Hero of Gettysburg. (40) b/w photos & maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 504 pgs 2010 US, SAVAS BEATIE
NEW-pb ......$23.00 discount: :15% rct

1-45110 Imholte, John Quinn FIRST VOLUNTEERS, THE History of the First Minnesota Volunteer Regiment1861-1865, they served at Bull Run, the PeninsulaCampaign and Gettysburg, chpt notes, b/w maps,biblio, index.1 vol, 238 pgs 1963 MINNEAPOLIS, ROSS-HAINES
V.GOOD-dj ......$30.00

1-25450 Katcher, Philip CIVIL WAR SOURCE BOOK Brief chronological history of Civil War, tactics,weapons, leading figures, (250) b/w photos, maps, biblio, glossary, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 1992 NY, FACTS-ON-FILE
NEW-dj ......$35.00

3-34680 Katcher, Phillip ARMY OF ROBERT E. LEE, THE Detailed look at every level of the army, all arms unit organization, o/b's, 70+ b/w illust/photos.1 vol, 320 pgs 1996 LONDON, CASSELL LTD
NEW-softcover, o/p ......$20.00

1-192510 Knight, Charles R. VALLEY THUNDER: The Battle of New Market Charles R. Knight's 'Valley Thunder' is the first full-length account in more than three decades to examine the combat at New Market on May 15, 1864-the battle that opened the pivotal 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign.'Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market' is based upon years of primary research and a firsthand appreciation of the battlefield terrain. Knight's balanced and objective approach includes a detailed examination of the complex prelude leading up to the day of battle. His entertaining prose introduces a new generation of readers to a wide array of soldiers, civilians, and politicians who found themselves swept up in one of the war's most gripping engagements.6 x 9, 16 b/w photos, 8 maps, and woodcuts throughout.1 vol, 360 pgs 2010 US, Savas Beatie
NEW-dj ......$30.00 discount: :15% rct

1-18580 Longacre, Edward G. MAN BEHIND THE GUNS, THE Biography of General Henry J. Hunt, Commander of Artillery, Army of the Potomac. B/w illust, index, chapter notes, biblio.1 vol, 294 pgs 1977 NY, A.S. BARNES COMPANY
V.GOOD-dj ......$28.00

1-58070 Lowry, Don THE FINAL YEAR OF THE CIVIL WAR The four volumes that make up this set tell thestory from March 1864 to May 1865, extensive maps,chpt notes, biblio, o/b's, index.4 vol, 2698 pgs 1992-95 NY, HIPPOCRENE BOOKS
V.GOOD-dj ......$48.00

1-41450 Manigault, Major Edward edited by Warren Ripley SIEGE TRAIN:Journal of a Confederate Artilleryman A thirteen month account of the day-by-day affairs of a Civil War Artillery unit, notable for its description of artillery training, b/w drawings,seven maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 386 pgs 1996 COLUMBIA, UNIV OF S.C.
NEW-softcover ......$17.00

1-48700 Marshall-Cornwell, James GRANT AS MILITARY COMMANDER B/w maps, appendix, index.1 vol, 244 pgs 1970 NY, VAN NOSTRAND-REINHOLD
GOOD-dj b/c edition ......$17.00

1-17240 McAfee, Michael ZOUAVES:The First and The Bravest Brief but concise account, packed with color & b/w illust, index, biblio, front cover by Don Trioani.1 vol, 122 pgs 1991 GETTYSBURG, THOMAS PUBS.
NEW-pb ......$16.00

1-46490 McDonough, James Lee CHATTANOOGA:Death Grip on the confederacy Mcdonough reconstructs the siege & battles as theyappeared to both the Rebels/Yankees culminatingwith the battle for Missionary Ridge, b/w illust,maps, biblioi index.1 vol, 298 pgs 1984 KNOXVILLE, UNIV TENNESSEE
V.GOOD-dj ......$20.00

1-71340 Nosworthy, Brent BLOODY CRUCIBLE OF COURAGE, THE Fighting Methods & Combat Experience of the ACW, a major revision of our understanding of how the ACW was fought & how it looked through the eyes of the men fighting it, b/w maps/drawings/illust, biblio.1 vol, 754 pgs 2003 NY, CARROLL & GRAF
NEW-dj ......$35.00

2-71340 Nosworthy, Brent BLOODY CRUCIBLE OF COURAGE, THE Fighting Methods & Combat Experince of the ACW, amajor revision of our understanding of how the ACWwas fought & how it looked through the eyes of themen fighting it, b/w maps/drawings/iluust, biblio.1 vol, 754 pgs 2005 NY, CARROLL & GRAF
NEW-softcover ......$22.00

1-88550 Nosworthy, Brent ROLL CALL TO DESTINY:Soldier's Eyes View of ACW A soldier's eye view of Civil War combat1 vol, 336 pgs 2008 NY, DACAPO PRESS
NEW-dj ......$28.00 discount: :15%

1-70760 O'Reilly, Francis FREDERICKSBURG CAMPAIGN:War on the Rappahannock ACW 1 vol, 450 pgs 2003 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
NEW-dj ......$40.00

1-50600 Olmstead, Edwin, Stark, Wayne E. BIG GUNS, THE:Civil War Siege, Seacoast & Naval 11x8.5, (107) scale drawings, (106) photos1 vol, 360 pgs 1997 CANADA, MUSEUM RESTORATIO
NEW-hardcover ......$80.00

1-190170 Perello, Christopher QUEST FOR ANNIHILATION, THE Role & Mechanics of Battle in the American Civil War. 220 maps, 100+ diagrams, photos, o/b's and data tables. Each chapter uses a single battle to describe how the armies fought each other.1 vol, 320 pgs 2009 CA, DECISION GAMES
NEW-dj ......$35.00

1-190540 Petruzzi, J. David photos by Steveb Stanley COMPLETE GETTYSBURG GUIDE, THE Walking and Driving Tours of the Battlefield, Town, Field Hospital sites and other topics. Full color, biblio, extensive index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2009 US, SAVAS BEATIE LLC
NEW-dj ......$40.00 discount: :15%

1-530836 Pigeard, Alain LES ARMES DE LA GUERRE DE SECESSION AMERICAINE Les Armes de la guerre de secession Americaine1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 FRANCE, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOU
NEW-pb, French text ......$30.00

1-48870 Rhea, Gordon C. BATTLES FOR SPOTSYLVANIA/THE ROAD TO YELLOW TAVERN Rhea examines the maneuvers/battles May 12-17 1864 here for the first time is a detailed examination of the cavalry's role in the campaign, (300 maps,illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 483 pgs 1997 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
NEW-dj ......$35.00

1-64320 Rhea, Gordon C. TO THE NORTH ANNA RIVER The author's spectacular narrative of the initial campaign between Grant and Lee in the Spring of 1864 and the battle of wits between the two, 30+b/w maps, illust, o/b's, biblio, index.1 vol, 505 pgs 2000 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
NEW-dj ......$35.00

1-48310 Rollins, Richard DAMMED RED FLAGS OF REBELLION:Confederate Flags The Confederate Battle Flags at Gettysburg are presented here, 40+ color photos, seventeen pages of b/w photos, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 302 pgs 1997 US, RANK & FILE PUBLISHER
NEW-dj ......$39.00

1-45100 Rowell, John W. YANKEE ARTILLERYMAN Using journals the author details the campaigns ofEli Lilly's 18th Indiana Light Artillery Battery,b/w illust/maps, good biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 1975 KNOXVILLE, UNIV OF TENN
V.GOOD-no dj, slight water stain ......$25.00

2-23980 Schiller, Dr David Th. ACW, THE:Recreated on Color Photographs (120) stunning color photos, text.1 vol, 96 pgs 1990 LONDON, WINDROW & GREEN
GOOD-softcover ......$16.00

1-60040 Sears, Stephen W. editor CENTURY COLLECTION OF CIVIL WAR ART 10.5x13, the 700+ works of art that were done forthe BATTLES AND LEADERS OF THE CIVIL WAR, firstclass reproductions, catalogue of works by artist.1 vol, 400 pgs 1974 NY, AMERICAN HERITAGE PRS
GOOD-dj is worn/torn ......$20.00

1-980020 Sheehan-Deanm Aaron editor STRUGGLE FOR A VAST FUTURE:The American Civil War Fifteen of today's ACW experts each provide new insights, color and b/w illust throughout.1 vol, 242 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
NEW-pb ......$25.00

1-13480 Stackpole, Edward J. THEY MET AT GETTYSBURG A step-by-step retelling of the battle, b/w maps, photos, first-hand accounts, index.1 vol, 342 pgs 1966 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE PUB
V.GOOD-dj 6th Printing ......$16.00

3-13480 Stackpole, Edward J. THEY MET AT GETTYSBURG A step-by-step retelling of the battle, b/w maps, photos, first-hand accounts, index.1 vol, 342 pgs 1956 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE PUB
GOOD-no dj 1st edition ......$20.00

1-24850 Starr, Stephen Z. UNION CAVALRY IN THE CIVIL WAR, THE Definitive work on the Union Cavalry from Sumter to Appomattox and the War in the West; b/w maps and illust, biblio, index.3 vol, 1649 pgs 1985 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
AS NEW-dj ......$115.00

1-24851 Starr, Stephen Z. UNION CAVALRY IN THE CIVIL WAR, THE:V1 Definitive work on the Union Cavalry from Sumter to Gettysburg; b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 507 pgs 1983 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
GOOD-dj ......$30.00

1-24852 Starr, Stephen Z. UNION CAVALRY IN THE CIVIL WAR, THE:V2 Definitive work on the Union Cavalry, Gettysburg to Appomattox, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 526 pgs 1983 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
GOOD-dj ......$30.00

1-71460 Sumrall, Alan K. BATTLE FLAGS OF TEXANS IN THE CONFEDERACY 8.5x11, comprehensive study of the flags of Texas units, (68) flags are depicted in full color with unit description, appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 72 pgs 1995 AUSTIN, EAKIN PRESS
NEW-dj ......$30.00

1-83416 Sutherland, Jonathan CONFEDERATE TROOPS OF THE ACW Europa Militaria Special #16, an examination of all aspects of uniforms/equipment/flags and more throught the 100+ full color photos of re-enactors of all arms and civilian period dress.1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
NEW-softcover ......$20.00

1-83417 Sutherland, Jonathan UNION TROOPS OF THE ACW Europa Militaria Special #17, an examination of all aspects of uniforms/equipment/flags and more through the 100+ full color photos of re-enactors of all arms and civilian period dress.1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
NEW-softcover ......$20.00

1-84021 Troiani, Don DON TROIANI'S CIVIL WAR CAVALRY & ARTILLERY 9x12, 25 color paintings, from previous work.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
NEW-softcover ......$17.00

1-84023 Troiani, Don DON TROIANI'S CIVIL WAR MILITIA & VOLUNTEERS 9x12, 37 color paintings, from previous work.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
NEW-softcover ......$17.00

1-84024 Troiani, Don DON TROIANI'S CIVIL WAR ZOUAVES, OFFICERS & OTHERS 9x12, 38 color paintings, from previous work.1 vol, 76 pgs 2006 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
NEW-softcover ......$17.00

1-30530 Trout, Robert J. THEY FOLLOWED THE PLUME The story of J.E.B. Stuart and his staff, detailed of staff officers & headquarters personnel. Biblio b/w photos/illust, index, chapter notes.1 vol, 400 pgs 1993 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE BKS
NEW-dj ......$25.00

1-57980 Vandiver, Frank E. THEIR TATTERED FLAGS:The Epic of the Confederacy First rate analysis of life in the south duringthe ACW, chpt notes, index.1 vol, 364 pgs 1970 NY, HARPER & ROW PUBLIS'G
GOOD-dj ......$16.00

1-92200 Williams, Harry T. P.G.T. BEAUREGARD:Napoleon in Grey From Sumter to Richmond, Beauregard left his markon the Civil War. Index, b/w illust.1 vol, 345 pgs 1989 BATON ROUGE: LSU PRESS
AS NEW-dj ......$16.00

1-72550 Wittenberg, Eric UNION CAVALRY COMES OF AGE, THE This noted authority on cavalry challenges a Civil War myth, from Hartwood Church to Brandy Station 1863, b/w photos, maps, appendices, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 432 pgs 2003 LONDON, BRASSEY'S INC
NEW-dj ......$40.00

1-89720 Wittenberg, Eric & Petruzzi, David & Nugent, Mike ONE CONTINUOUS FIGHT:The Retreat from Gettysburg The retreat from Gettysburg and the pursuit of Lee's Army was a nightmare. This is the first detailed history of the ten days and the twenty plus skirmishes, maps, biblio, index1 vol, 576 pgs 2008 US, SAVAS BEATIE
NEW-dj ......$35.00 discount: :15%