Historical Maps Of Civil War Battlefields

Download or read book Historical Maps of Civil War Battlefields written by Mike Sharpe and published by Thunder Bay Press (CA). This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharpe (editor in the newspaper and military book publishing industry) presents about 100 color maps from the collections of the Library of Congress and the National Archives to provide a history of the Civil War. They illustrate the broad sweep of events, from the capture of Fort Sumter by Southern forces, through the Battle of Gettysburg, to Lee's surrender at Appomattox, to details such as the Freedman's Village in Virginia. Together with the accompanying explanatory text, they reveal how maps and illustration were vital to the conduct of the war both before and after each event in terms of planning strategy and tactics. The introduction provides an overview of the war and particular battles Oversize: 11.5x10". c. Book News Inc.

Download or read book The Atlas of the Civil War written by James M. McPherson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first shots fired at Fort Sumter in 1861 to the final clashes on the Road to Appomattox in 1864, The Atlas of the Civil War reconstructs the battles of America's bloodiest war with unparalleled clarity and precision. Edited by Pulitzer Prize recipient James M. McPherson and written by America's leading military historians, this peerless reference charts the major campaigns and skirmishes of the Civil War. Each battle is meticulously plotted on one of 200 specially commissioned full-color maps. Timelines provide detailed, play-by-play maneuvers, and the accompanying text highlights the strategic aims and tactical considerations of the men in charge. Each of the battle, communications, and locator maps are cross-referenced to provide a comprehensive overview of the fighting as it swept across the country. With more than two hundred photographs and countless personal accounts that vividly describe the experiences of soldiers in the fields, The Atlas of the Civil War brings to life the human drama that pitted state against state and brother against brother.

Download or read book The Geography and Map Division written by Library of Congress. Geography and Map Division and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Civil War Battlefields written by David T. Gilbert and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walk in the footsteps of history with this stunning volume that brings more than thirty Civil War battlefields to life. From the “First Battle of Bull Run” to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House four years later, this book celebrates the history and scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds in a large-format, beautifully produced volume. Explore more than thirty Civil War battlefields— from Antietam to Chancellorsville, Gettysburg to Shiloh—including the first five national battlefield parks preserved by veterans in the 1890s. Each battlefield features extensive photos of the key sites and monuments, as well as beautiful landscapes and historic archival photography. The essays enable the reader to understand each battlefield from a strategic perspective—its topography, geography, and military value—the battle’s seminal moments, and its historical significance, and guide the reader on how best to tour the grounds on foot. With maps, rarely seen archival photos, and stunning contemporary photography, this photo- and information-packed book is an inspirational bucket list for Civil War and history buffs, as well as those who wish to walk in the literal boot steps of American history.

Download or read book Civil War Battles written by Chester G. Hearn and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Civil War Battles traces the battles, marches, and actions of the Civil War through the maps and journals of Jed Hotchkiss, as well as diaries, journals and other primary sources written by Civil War soldiers. Hotchkiss' maps provide a unique chronology of the Civil War from early 1861 through March 1865. Included are 40 of his smaller maps, covering every battle and campaign in which he left a record. There are also several animated action scenes, including a scouting expedition at Stony Creek."--Publisher's description.

Download or read book The Civil War written by M. David Detweiler and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil War: The Story of the War with Maps combines the colorful, detailed maps of an atlas with the vivid storytelling of the best narratives to piece together the nation-spanning jigsaw puzzle of the American Civil War. See the conflict develop from a few small armies into total war engulfing the whole South. • The campaigns and battles are all here, with maps zooming in on the maneuvering and attacking armies: Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, the Wilderness, Atlanta, and more. • The nationwide perspective--absent from so many other books and shown here on full-page maps--connects these dots into a cohesive story of the entire war, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, from Pennsylvania to the Gulf of Mexico. • Distilling events into their essentials, the text focuses on the military history of the conflict and its cast of colorful commanders--Lee, Grant, Sherman, McClellan, and Stonewall Jackson. • Captures all the war's intensity and human drama, its epic sweep from Sumter to Appomattox. The result is a unique book that educates, enlightens, and entertains. An ideal introduction for newcomers, refresher for buffs, and companion to other books during the war’s 150th anniversary and beyond.

Download or read book Battle Maps of the Civil War written by Richard O'Shea and published by Smithmark Pub. This book was released on 1995-09-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring full-color maps of seventeen Civil War battlefields, an authoritative documentation of the great battles includes Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Antietam, Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Fredericksburg with paintings, period photographs, and contemporary pictures of the sites.