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Author: Jeannine Stein
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Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781858945781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBattlefields of Honor follows modern-day reenactors as they re-create battles, camp life and the day-to-day existence of soldiers and civilians from the American Civil War (1861-65).
Author: Edwin C. Bearss
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2009-09-30
Total Pages: 468
ISBN-13: 1426206208
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFew historians have ever captured the drama, excitement, and tragedy of the Civil War with the headlong elan of Edwin Bearss, who has won a huge, devoted following with his extraordinary battlefield tours and eloquent soliloquies about the heroes, scoundrels, and little-known moments of a conflict that still fascinates America. Antietam, Shiloh, Gettysburg: these hallowed battles and more than a dozen more come alive as never before, rich with human interest and colorful detail culled from a lifetime of study. Illustrated with detailed maps and archival images, this 448-page volume presents a unique narrative of the Civil War's most critical battles, translating Bearss' inimitable delivery into print. As he guides readers from the first shots at Fort Sumter to Gettysburg's bloody fields to the dignified surrender at Appomattox, his engagingly plainspoken but expert account demonstrates why he stands beside Shelby Foote, James McPherson, and Ken Burns in the front rank of modern chroniclers of the Civil War, as the Pulitzer Prize-winning McPherson himself points out in his admiring Introduction. A must for every one of America's countless Civil War buffs, this major work will stand as an important reference and enduring legacy of a great historian for generations to come.
Author: Edwin C. Bearss
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 468
ISBN-13: 1426200935
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFew historians have ever captured the drama, excitement, and tragedy of the Civil War with the headlong elan of Edwin Bearss, who has won a huge, devoted following with his extraordinary battlefield tours and eloquent soliloquies about the heroes, scoundrels, and little-known moments of a conflict that still fascinates America. Antietam, Shiloh, Gettysburg: these hallowed battles and more than a dozen more come alive as never before, rich with human interest and colorful detail culled from a lifetime of study. Illustrated with detailed maps and archival images, this 448-page volume presents a unique narrative of the Civil War's most critical battles, translating Bearss' inimitable delivery into print. As he guides readers from the first shots at Fort Sumter to Gettysburg's bloody fields to the dignified surrender at Appomattox, his engagingly plainspoken but expert account demonstrates why he stands beside Shelby Foote, James McPherson, and Ken Burns in the front rank of modern chroniclers of the Civil War, as the Pulitzer Prize-winning McPherson himself points out in his admiring Introduction. A must for every one of America's countless Civil War buffs, this major work will stand as an important reference and enduring legacy of a great historian for generations to come.
Author: Jim Stephens
Publisher: RWG Publishing
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Total Pages: 72
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Battlefield of Honor: Bravery and Sacrifice Tested in Ultimate Battle" is a comprehensive and captivating historical fiction novel that explores the theme of war and the bravery of those who fight for their beliefs. Written in vivid detail, this book brings the battlefields of war to life, allowing readers to experience the emotions, sacrifices, and triumphs of the soldiers who fought for their country. The book follows a cast of characters as they navigate the dangers of the battlefield and face their greatest fears. Through the battles and sieges, the soldiers must learn to work together and rely on each other if they hope to survive. Along the way, they encounter moments of heroism and acts of selflessness that will inspire and move readers. But it is not just the soldiers who are tested in this ultimate battle. The families and loved ones of the soldiers also face their own trials, as they wait and pray for their safe return. The book highlights the sacrifices that both the soldiers and their families must make, and the toll that war takes on both sides. Through the struggles and triumphs, the soldiers in "Battlefield of Honor" will come to realize the true meaning of honor, bravery, and sacrifice. This book is not just a story of war, but a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the sacrifices that so many have made to protect the freedoms we hold dear. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction or a reader who appreciates stories of bravery and sacrifice, "Battlefield of Honor" is a book that will leave a lasting impression. So, get ready to be transported to the front lines of battle and experience the thrill of war like never before.
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Publisher: Department of the Army
Published: 2018-08-17
Total Pages: 610
ISBN-13: 9780160945830
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume was first published by the American Battle Monuments Commission in 1938 and was republished by CMH in 1992 to commemorate the American Expeditionary Forces' seventy-fifth birthday. American Armies and Battlefields in Europe, a facsimile edition to commemorate the seventy-fifth birthday of the American Expeditionary Forces, is a unique, illustrated volume that captures the AEF's lessons of battle during World War I. Based on the series of battlefield tours conducted for staff officers at General John J. Pershing's headquarters, the operational chapters describe the military situation, giving detailed accounts of actual fighting supported by maps and sketches, and a summary of events and service of combat divisions. Topical chapters on the Services of Supply, the U.S. Navy, military cemeteries and memorials, and other interesting and useful facts conclude the narrative. For scholars and students of the Great War, as well as veterans and their descendants wishing to find battle sites of long ago, this guidebook remains the most authoritative and easily usable source for visitors to the AEF's battlefields. The American Battle Monuments Commission, a small independent agency established by Congress in 1923 at the request of General John J. Pershing, is the guardian of America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials. Its mission is to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of the United States armed forces. Related products: Check out our World War I resources collection here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/world-war-i Other products produced by the U.S. Army, Center of Military History can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/center-military-history-cmh
Author: Mary Beth Crain
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2008-08-21
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 0762751711
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo places where violent deaths occur somehow absorb the horror, only to conjure up images that haunt the living for generations to come? Many people believe that this can indeed happen; above all, in the context of that manmade phenomenon that reaps so great a toll in so short a time: War. Haunted U.S. Battlefields takes us on a spine-tingling tour of America’s most legendary spectral scenes of human struggle—from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, from the Indian Wars to World War II and beyond. As America’s bloodiest conflict, the Civil War has yielded the greatest number of ghostly sightings. Hence, most of the twenty-five battlefield legends this book relates are from this era—whether the myriad strange spectral happenings associated with Gettysburg, or this war’s lesser known but equally tragic events. Summing up the eerie essence of wartime scenes across America—many of which today host popular ghost tours—Haunted U.S. Battlefields is a must for students of the paranormal, Civil War buffs, and all others interested in a spine-chilling realm of military history that the history books don’t dare tell.
Author: Edwin Bearss
Publisher: Blue and Gray Education Society
Published: 2006-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781469677972
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFew historians have ever captured the drama, excitement, and tragedy of the War Between the States quite like Edwin Bearss. The acclaimed "Homer of the Civil War," has won a huge, devoted following with his extraordinary battlefield tours and eloquent soliloquies about the heroes, scoundrels, and little-known moments of a conflict that still fascinates America. Antietam, Shiloh, Chickamauga, Gettysburg: these hallowed battles and more than a dozen more come alive as never before, rich with human interest and colorful detail culled from a lifetime of study. Illustrated with detailed maps and archival images, this 464-page volume commemorates the 140th anniversary of the war's end with a unique narrative of its most critical battles, translating Bearss' inimitable delivery into print. As he guides readers from the first shots at Fort Sumter to Gettysburg's bloody fields to the dignified surrender at Appomattox, his engagingly plainspoken but expert account demonstrates why he stands beside Shelby Foote, James McPherson, and Ken Burns in the front rank of modern chroniclers of the Civil War, as the Pulitzer Prize-winning McPherson himself points out in his admiring introduction. A must for every one of America's countless Civil War and history buffs alike, this major work will stand as an important reference and enduring legacy of a great historian for generations to come.
Author: Robert F. Jefferson, Jr.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2018-10-26
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 1493031759
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDuring the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863, Sgt. William Harvey Carney picked up the fallen flag from his lifeless comrade. He waved the flag for all of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry to see and led the way to the parapet to plant the colors. After Col. Robert Gould Shaw was mortally wounded, Carney inspired his infantry forward. Even after sustaining severe wounds, Carney proudly declared, “Boys, the old flag never touched the ground!” After this battle, Carney became the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor. Since the American Civil War, scores of African Americans have served with great distinction. Through thousands of historical accounts, photographs, and documentary evidence, Robert Jefferson introduces the 89 black soldiers who continued forward when all odds were against them. The heroes within these pages faced certain death and definite danger without flinching. Jefferson paints a vivid portrait of African-American soldiers who carried the flag of freedom and how they reshaped the very definition of courage under fire during some of the most harrowing moments in United States military history. In turn, their courage and determination left an indelible mark on the American portrait.
Author: United States. Quartermaster's Department
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Published: 1866
Total Pages: 916
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: The Editors of Boston Publishing Company
Publisher: Zenith Press
Published: 2014-10
Total Pages: 307
ISBN-13: 0760346240
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive history of America's highest award for military valor. The Medal of Honor chronicles the creation, evolution, and awarding of the Medal, from the battlefields of the Civil War to the jungles of Vietnam, through a wealth of illustrations and hundreds of authoritative, action-filled accounts of heroism in America's conflicts. This wonderfully detailed and beautifully designed history book puts the Medal and its recipients into the context of their times, with brief and accessible introductions explaining each war and conflict for which the Medal was awarded. It also includes photo essays, intriguing stories of the Medal's sometimes quirky personalities, effects on surviving recipients, and the Medal's preeminent place in the American story. Whether you're an avid reader on the history of the Medal of Honor or simply intrigued by its place in our history, you're certain to want to flip through the pages of The Medal of Honor again and again.
