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My Top 12 Civil War Books and Five Biographies

Yesterday, Eric Wittenberg published his top 12 Civil War books on his wonderful blog, Rantings of a Civil War Historian. His post was triggered by a similar article by historian and Professor Glenn LaFantasie. I thought this would be interesting … Continue reading

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The Battle of Chickamauga – 147th Anniversary

Today is the 147th anniversary of the second day of fighting at the Battle of Chickamauga.  Chickamauga Creek runs through the valley southeast of Lookout Mountain.  Loosely translated, the Indian name Chickamauga, translates into “River of Blood.”  From the morning … Continue reading

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Herdegen Named Chairman of Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Commission

It seems every state that was a stakeholder in the Civil War has made announcements regarding sesquicentennial activities.  Wisconsin is taking it seriously.  They have appointed historian and author, Lance Herdegen, as chairman of the Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Commission.  Herdegen authored … Continue reading

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Video Trailer on Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market

Savas Beatie, LLC has released a new video trailer on Charlie Knight’s recently released book, “Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market and the Opening of the Shenandoah Campaign, May 1864.”  To watch the video click on the following link. … Continue reading

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Interview With Tom Clemens, Editor of The Maryland Campaign of September 1862, Vol. 1: South Mountain

I recently finished reading “The Maryland Campaign of September 1862, Vol. 1: South Mountain.”  This is the first of a two part series edited by Tom Clemens.  Clemens is a professor of history at Hagerstown Community College and received a … Continue reading

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Interview with Darrell Collins, author “Major General Robert E. Rodes”

I read a lot of battle narratives –  they are the fuel that drives this blog.  With that said, I am also very fond of biographies.  Every now and then an exceptional biography comes along – one which combines the … Continue reading

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Savas Beatie Authors Receive Literary Awards

Greetings, friends, from Table Rock Lake in southwest Missouri!  I’m on vacation this week and received the following press release from Savas Beatie, LLC.  Two of their authors, J. David Petruzzi and James A. Hessler, received awards recently.  Petruzzi, who … Continue reading

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Interview with Charlie Knight, author of Valley Thunder

I recently finished reading Charlie Knight’s new book, “Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market and the Opening of the Shenandoah Campaign, May 1864.”  This is Knight’s first book and I predict it will be the authoritative narrative on the famous … Continue reading

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Gettysburg National Military Park – A Study In Contrasts

Earlier this month, I was fortunate enough to have business in New Jersey.  This provided all the incentive necessary for me to take a day off of work to visit Gettysburg.  Less than two hours from Philadelphia, Gettysburg is easy to visit.  It amazes … Continue reading

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Interview with Theodore P. Savas of Savas Beatie, LLC

As many of you are aware, I am a fan of Savas Beatie, LLC.  Savas Beatie publishes quality historical narratives, biographies and other non-fiction titles.  Based in Northern California, Savas Beatie Publishing was formed in 2004 when Theodore P. Savas … Continue reading

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